Senior Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing initiatives and support the procurement of materials, supplies, and services while delivering value through cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.

The role will partner with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships. Working closely with the Weatherford Procurement Hub, the incumbent will ensure effective execution of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen, analytical skills, and hands-on experience with Power BI, Oracle ERP, JDE, and Atlas. As part of a global organization, the role requires collaboration with stakeholders across multiple time zones and flexibility for occasional meetings outside standard business hours. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can work independently and drive results.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities from requirement identification through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver cost, quality, and service improvements.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and supply continuity.
• Lead commercial negotiations and execute contracts, focusing on value creation, risk mitigation, and favourable commercial terms.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the Weatherford Procurement Hub to ensure seamless execution of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Apply strong end-to-end P2P knowledge, including sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and payment workflows.
• Drive supplier performance management through KPIs, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and sourcing opportunity assessments to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and reports using Power BI and other analytical tools.
• Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones; flexibility to support meetings outside normal business hours is required.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Operate independently, demonstrate strong ownership, and proactively identify and implement sourcing improvements.

Skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in Power BI.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or APICS
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, JDE, Atlas, and other procurement systems.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to work across global and multicultural teams.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, supplier development, contract negotiation, and sourcing execution.
• Experience in the oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.

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