DCN Sourcing Specialist

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

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet

Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we helpreduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions

We have multiple openings at multiple levels of experience.

This position requires presence in the construction sites; candidates are to be open to domestic relocation based on project schedules & locations. Qualified candidates anywhere in the US will be considered. Relocation assistance is available to Shreveport and or construction sites as required

Job Summary

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing activities for assigned material and service packages, ensuring that suppliers are identified, evaluated, and selected in alignment with project requirements and SLB standards. The Sourcing Specialist manages the day-to-day coordination of bid processes, including RFQ issuance, clarifications, and evaluations, while maintaining accurate documentation and communication with all stakeholders. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely award decisions and supporting seamless transition into procurement and logistics.

Roles and 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

Qualifications And Experience

• 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
• Good communication skills and attention to detail in managing commercial documentation
• Experience supporting Data Center or mission-critical facility projects preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration or 10+ years of progressive sourcing experience in a construction or industrial setting

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