Sourcing Specialist

Explore more jobs; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger in Kuwait is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to implement sourcing plans for its GeoUnit portfolio, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with Category Managers, run RFI/Q/P and bidding processes, and select high-performance suppliers while coordinating with Supplier Quality teams.

The role emphasizes negotiation, contract development, and continuous improvement to reduce waste and drive value, while adhering to local procedures.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement sourcing plans to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time).
• Manage RFI/RFP processes and supplier evaluations to minimize risk and maximize value.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices and terms to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Execute contract development with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
• Identify opportunities to reduce wasted time, money and resources in assigned tasks.
• Comply with Schlumberger procedures and local regulations.

Job description

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible to implement sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to their assigned portfolio to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the business plan in the GeoUnit. Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, meeting required delivery times, and minimizing cost. Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects. Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers. Conduct requests for information, quotation, information, proposal (RFI/Q/P) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost. Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality and service. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives. Execute contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists. Drive the parts and process qualification in coordination with Supplier Quality teams. Work closely with Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Leader to guarantee supply for portfolios. Identify opportunities and implement actions to continually reduce wasted time, money, and resources from assigned tasks. Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.

Desired Candidate Profile

5+ SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.