Technical Procurement Specialist

COMMUNICATION

• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports
• Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provide visibility of other potential interruptions to internal customers
• Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform internal clients of potential delays.
  
  

FINANCIAL

• All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
• Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & follow the relevant financial policy and procedure
• More senior roles will identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and work with the Supply Chain Leaders to develop implementation plans
  
  

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
• Supervisors are expected to actively engage their employees to support talent management through Weatherfords performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personnel & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce
  
  

VISION & LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times
• Identify process problems and concerns and make recommendations for innovative solutions and corrective actions to achieve desirable results, help the company better manage cost on supplies and supplier
  
  

Qualifications

Experience & Education

Required

• 4-year degree or equivalent at university and 6 or more years of Supply Chain experience
• Prior working experience in planning, purchasing and material optimization
• Experience working in a procurement, supply chain, planning, material management position
• Entry level candidates may have prior experience in commodity specific work fields
  
  

Preferred

• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  
  

Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid Knowledge of Material Resource Planning and Demand Resource Planning
• Good understanding of Procurement processes, Industry Standards and Supplier Management
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills; ability to influence
• High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Proficient in MS Office suite including advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task with proven record of meeting deadlines
• Must be flexible with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment and quickly adapt to operational requirements
• Ability to interact in English and potentially other language relevant in local hub