Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist

Schlumberger; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger in Houston, TX seeks a Purchasing Specialist to manage daily purchasing in a manufacturing environment. You will generate POs, ensure timely receipt, and maintain alignment with supplier terms and internal procedures.

Responsibilities include supporting planning, improving lead times and costs, resolving invoice discrepancies, and collaborating with QA, accounts payable, and warehouse. Associates degree preferred or two years' supply chain experience; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent minimum of two years in a supply chain specialist role.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepares purchase orders (POs) within the system as directed by management.
• Ensure POs are created before commitment and GR is performed within 3 days.
• Track supplier acknowledgement and transmit approved POs with supporting docs.
• Support planning reviews and align operations with production teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve lead time, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Communicate non-conformances to suppliers and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean / Six Sigma

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Schlumberger in Houston, TX seeks a Purchasing Specialist to manage daily purchasing in a manufacturing environment. You will generate POs, ensure timely receipt, and maintain alignment with supplier terms and internal procedures.

Responsibilities include supporting planning, improving lead times and costs, resolving invoice discrepancies, and collaborating with QA, accounts payable, and warehouse. Associates degree preferred or two years' supply chain experience; SAP knowledge is a plus.