Sourcing Leader

SLB; Dubai; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sourcing Leader to manage the sourcing process, ensuring optimal product and service costs. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Sourcing Specialists, create effective sourcing plans, and drive cost savings while maintaining a high-performance supply base.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sourcing (PnSC) required.
• Strong negotiation skills needed.
• Proven project management abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Create sourcing plans to minimize disruptions and reduce costs.
• Lead supplier evaluation and selection processes.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Evaluation

Cost Reduction

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Sourcing Leader is responsible for managing the sourcing process for a GeoUnit, GSC Team, or Center to deliver optimal product and service costs, and a high-performance, risk-managed supply base in line with business requirements. The Sourcing Leader manages a team of Sourcing Specialists where required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Create sourcing plans that reduce costs, secure supply, and minimize supply chain disruptions, aligned with Category strategies.
2. Develop action plans, timelines, and resource assignments for sourcing projects, including the assignment of projects to the Global Sourcing Centers if appropriate.
3. Manage sourcing activities within the GeoUnit to support the Division GU P&SC direct spend requirements and local needs.
4. Support Division GU P&SC direct spend through supplier identification, RFQ processes, and engagement with GSC and stakeholders.
5. Define a high-performance supply base for locally managed commodities.
6. Lead RFx processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value regarding quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
7. Lead supplier evaluation and selection processes, ensuring all decisions are documented, in coordination with relevant teams.
8. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
9. Lead contracting processes in coordination with Supply Chain Contract Specialists.
10. Engage suppliers for RFx and allocate spend according to the Global Category Strategy.
11. Monitor sourcing projects for on-time completion and full implementation, including all necessary Purchasing data.
12. Collaborate with stakeholders within the GeoUnit, Division, and Central teams to meet objectives and implement Sourcing Plans effectively.
13. Identify opportunities and implement actions to reduce waste of time, money, and resources.
14. Ensure compliance with Schlumberger and local procedures, including the Financial Manual and Sourcing Procedures.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with experience in Sourcing (PnSC).