Sourcing Specialist

Schlumberger Limited; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in the United States (Sugar Land, TX) to implement sourcing plans that maximize supplier performance across cost, quality, and lead times. You will manage RFI/Q/P processes, evaluate suppliers, and drive contract negotiations with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a four-year degree and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to learn new systems.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree; experience in machined parts or manufacturing preferred, but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapid solution development.
• Comfortable using multiple systems and learning new software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing plans to meet quality, delivery times, and cost targets.
• Document performance of actions and timelines for sourcing projects.
• Select high-performance supplier base per category guidance.
• Conduct RFI/Q/P and bidding processes to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Evaluate suppliers via reviews, site visits and audits with Supplier Quality teams.
• Negotiate prices and terms to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate contract negotiation and development with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
• Drive parts and process qualification with Supplier Quality teams.
• Work with Sourcing Manager to guarantee supply for portfolios.
• Identify opportunities to reduce wasted time, money, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with Schlumberger procedures.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

RFI/RFP/UQ processes

Supplier relationship management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for implementing 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 the 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.

Minimum experience and qualifications:

• A four-year (bachelor’s) degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in machined parts or manufacturing is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with rapid solution development.
• Comfortable using a variety of systems and adaptable to learning new software and technologies as needed.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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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.

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About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

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

We 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 this form 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.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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