DCN Sourcing Leader

SLB; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB New Energy & Industrial invites applications for a Sourcing Leader in Houston. You will oversee daily sourcing activities, guide Sourcing Specialists, and ensure adherence to approved supplier agreements within NEI’s Data Center Infrastructure Solutions group.

Required are a Bachelor's in engineering or supply chain and at least four years leading sourcing or purchasing teams, with Lean/Six Sigma experience and SAP proficiency. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager at the local site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain is preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a purchasing or sourcing leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams within a supply chain function.
• Continuous improvement mindset with Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the sourcing plan for purchased items for the assigned groups.
• Coordinate with planning and production teams to align supply and demand.
• Enforce sourcing procedures and ensure compliance with terms and contracts.
• Develop action plans to improve lead times, cut costs and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Review open sourcing assignments from requirement through contract generation and source-list.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

ERP SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain

Tools

SAP

SAP ERP

Job description

Sourcing Leader

Join SLB New Energy & Industrial and help power a more balanced energy future.

Within NEI, our Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team is transforming how data centers are built—delivering modular, scalable solutions that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and support the rapid growth of AI and cloud technologies.

The Sourcing Leader is responsible for the daily sourcing activities in a manufacturing or distribution center. The Sourcing Leader directs Sourcing Specialists, ensuring compliance with sourcing procedures and ensuring that all transactions are made in accordance with agreed terms and conditions. This Sourcing Leader reports to the Supply Chain Manager for their assigned location.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Execute and own the sourcing plan for purchased items in accordance with the assigned sourcing groups.
• Participate in planning reviews and alignment of supply with planning and production teams.
• Enforce and monitor sourcing procedures.
• Set action plans for improving lead time, cost reduction and on time delivery.
• Review and maintain open sourcing assignments from initial requirement through source-list and contract generation.
• Manage past-due sourcing assignments.
• Review and make material master setting recommendations for buy items.
• Review and control non-BOM sourcing events to ensure correct approvals and to track actual expenditure against plan.
• Report sourcing statistics to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Participate in regular financial and inventory reviews with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure that the center adheres to Schlumberger approved supplier agreements and contracts.
• Support purchasing function in resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Implement continuous improvement activities within the Supply Chain department.
• Deliver a top performing workforce.
• Implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources.
• Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.
• All other duties as directed by their manager.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

• Bachelors degree in engineering or supply chain preferred, and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a purchasing or sourcing leadership role.
• Demonstrated commitment to making and communicating a culture of positive change throughout the supply chain organization.
• Exhibit problem solving skills.
• Continuous process improvement mindset, including experience with Lean / Six Sigma.
• Experience in leading teams in supply chain activities.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems (E.g. SAP).

Culture and Diversity

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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