Data Center Sourcing Expert

Schlumberger Limited; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to drive procurement for assigned material and service packages across data center infrastructure projects. You will identify, evaluate, and select suppliers aligned with project requirements and SLB standards, coordinating RFQ issuance, clarifications, and bid evaluations to ensure timely award decisions.

Role requires 7–10 years in sourcing within large-scale construction or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or commercial coordination within large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of RFQ processes, bid evaluations, and supplier engagement practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing packages simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all procurement activities are executed efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with project schedules and governance
• Execute sourcing activities in compliance with approved procedures, governance, and project timelines
• Coordinate issuance of RFQs, collection of bids, and clarifications between suppliers and technical teams
• Support commercial and technical evaluations, ensuring transparency and accuracy of information
• Maintain sourcing trackers, bid registers, and supporting documentation for full traceability
• Assist the Sourcing Lead in supplier engagement, reporting, and preparation of recommendation-for-award packages
• Support audits, close-out documentation, and lessons-learned exercises related to supplier performance
• Issue RFQs to approved and prequalified suppliers in line with sourcing plans and schedules
• Coordinate supplier clarifications, ensuring timely responses and alignment with project specifications
• Review supplier quotations for completeness, commercial compliance, and consistency with RFQ requirements
• Support the preparation of comparison tables, commercial evaluations (CBE), and technical bid summaries (TBE coordination)
• Assist in preparing recommendation-for-award documents for management approval
• Maintain accurate records of all sourcing communications, updates, and bid documentation in project databases
• Track progress of sourcing activities, highlighting any potential risks or delays to the Sourcing Lead
• Support supplier qualification and due diligence processes, as required

Skills

RFQ processes

Bid evaluations

Supplier engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration

Job description

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to drive procurement for assigned material and service packages across data center infrastructure projects. You will identify, evaluate, and select suppliers aligned with project requirements and SLB standards, coordinating RFQ issuance, clarifications, and bid evaluations to ensure timely award decisions.

Role requires 7–10 years in sourcing within large-scale construction or industrial settings.