DCN Supplier Manager

Schlumberger Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB New Energy & Industrial in Houston is seeking a Supplier Manager to lead strategic supplier development for Data Center Infrastructure. You will manage relationships with fabricators, electrical equipment suppliers, and assembly partners to meet project schedules and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes risk management, performance reviews, and cost optimization, with frequent cross-functional collaboration across Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Supplier Development.
• Experience with suppliers in industrial manufacturing, data center infrastructure, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of supplier management processes, performance measurement, and risk management.
• Experience leading supplier performance reviews and driving measurable improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP and Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships for components and systems supporting Data Center Infrastructure products.
• Establish supplier performance objectives related to quality, delivery, lead time, capacity, cost competitiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and monitor supplier performance against KPIs.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews to evaluate performance and align on future requirements.
• Partner with Sourcing teams to support supplier selection, onboarding, qualification, and performance management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Power BI

Job description

Join SLB New Energy & Industrial and help power a more balanced energy future.Within NEI, our Data Center Solutions | SLB 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.

Data Center Infrastructure

The Supplier Manager is responsible for managing and developing strategic supplier relationships that support the Data Center Infrastructure business. This role drives supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and responsiveness while ensuring suppliers are aligned with business growth plans, project schedules, and customer requirements.

Working closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management teams, the Supplier Manager leads supplier development initiatives, mitigates supply chain risks, and ensures a high-performing and resilient supply base capable of supporting rapid business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships for fabricated components, electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and integrated assemblies supporting Data Center Infrastructure products.
• Establish supplier performance objectives related to quality, delivery, lead time, capacity, cost competitiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and monitor supplier performance against established KPIs.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews to evaluate performance, identify improvement opportunities, and align on future business requirements.
• Partner with Sourcing teams to support supplier selection, onboarding, qualification, and performance management activities.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers and Engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, capacity constraints, business continuity risks, and scalability to support forecasted growth.
• Lead supplier development initiatives focused on improving quality, reducing lead times, increasing capacity, and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Support supplier facility assessments, capability reviews, and process audits.
• Monitor open orders, critical shortages, and supplier delivery performance, escalating issues and driving recovery plans when necessary.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, and Project Management teams to ensure suppliers can meet project schedules and customer commitments.
• Support negotiation activities related to supplier performance, service levels, and commercial agreements.
• Identify risks related to financial stability, operational performance, compliance, and supply continuity and develop mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve operational efficiency, increase responsiveness, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Support sustainability, ESG, and supplier compliance initiatives as required by SLB and customer requirements.
• Track and communicate supplier performance trends, risks, and improvement plans to business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities and implement actions that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen supplier relationships.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Supplier Development.
• Experience working with suppliers in industrial manufacturing, electrical equipment, data center infrastructure, oilfield equipment, power distribution equipment, modular systems, fabricated assemblies, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of supplier management processes, supplier development, supplier performance measurement, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience leading supplier performance reviews and driving measurable improvements in supplier quality, delivery, and cost.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes including machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, electrical assemblies, coatings, and system integration.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to utilize supplier performance metrics and data-driven decision making.
• Experience supporting supplier audits, capability assessments, and qualification activities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supply Chain.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP and Ariba.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI capabilities preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Data Center Infrastructure, power systems, E-Houses, switchgear, modular buildings, packaged equipment, or large industrial capital equipment projects.
• Experience with supplier quality methodologies, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• APICS, CPSM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications are a plus.
• Experience managing suppliers supporting fast-growth manufacturing environments.

Travel

• Ability to travel as needed domestically for supplier assessments, business reviews, audits, and project support activities.

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