Sourcing Relations Lead
Weatherford

Job Info

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OVERVIEW

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview

As the Sourcing Relations Lead, you will project manage and collaborate closely with Category Management, Sourcing, Procurement, and the Geo Zone teams. Your primary responsibility will be to manage and enhance supplier relationships to optimize sourcing effectiveness and achieve strategic objectives. This role will drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as working capital, cash flow optimization, managed spend, and contract management. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to oversee supplier tiering and various risk management programs aimed at mitigating supply chain risks and maximizing supplier value.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Uphold corporate governance standards, ensuring all activities comply with Company policies, laws, regulations, and industry practices.
• Ensure safety and service quality are top priorities across all business operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supplier relationships and improve supplier performance to align with determined KPI's.
• Manage supplier tiering initiatives based on strategic importance, performance, and risk.
• Implement and communicate supplier risk management programs to identify, assess, and mitigate supplier-related risks.
• Collaborate with Category Management and Sourcing to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms that optimize working capital and cash flow.
• Analyze and report on key financial metrics including days to pay, managed spend, and savings achieved through collaborative internal meetings.
• Monitor supplier performance against established KPIs and benchmarks; develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute supplier improvement projects and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all supplier relationships and transactions.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on supplier management best practices and processes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the sourcing and procurement function.

QUALIFICATION

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in supplier tiering and risk management programs is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite

Preferred

• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or master's degree
• Experience in working across various functions, businesses, and regions.
• Certified Purchasing Professional CPP, CIPS, CSPC or CPM
• Advanced Excel user

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