Sourcing Lead

About SLB

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.

At SLB, we recognize that our innovation, creativity, and success stem from our differences. We actively recruit people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultivate a culture of inclusion that unlocks the benefits of our diversity. We want to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging here and we encourage, enable, and empower our people to foster inclusivity, build trust, and demonstrate respect for all across the organization.

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.

Job Summary:

Delivers sourcing projects for a Sourcing Cell within a Global Sourcing Center (GSC). He/She develops and implements strategies and tactics to effectively manage this portfolio in order to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the Company business plan.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Key responsibilities:

• Is responsible to deliver sourcing project affected to his/her Sourcing Cell allocated on project basis.
• Provides categories expertise to his/her Sourcing Cell.
• Is assigned to project opportunities received from Categories and GU.
• Develops action plan, timeline, resource assignment and business cases for each of these opportunities.
• Executes sourcing projects including:

-The data collection (Spend, needs, market) and analysis

-The effective location, evaluation and selection of a high-performing supply base in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category managers if relevant or through new suppliers if required

-The execution of RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/information/Proposal) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and total cost of ownership

-The supplier evaluation, assessment, qualification, and selection processes, up to parts & process qualification, in coordination with Quality standards and Supplier Managers if applicable

-The negotiation of prices and terms with suppliers in order to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives

-The analysis of the different offers and the recommendation of award scenarios

-The review of the contracting process with suppliers in coordination the Contract Management Specialist

-The update / creation of sourcing guides, catalogues and BPN whenever applicable with the help of the sourcing administrative support resources.

-The proper formalization of the projects through: proper GSC template utilization, eligible and timely Ariba entries.

• Secures that the projects he/she is assigned on deliver the expected outcome within the planned budget and timeframe, and according to GSC processes.
• Identifies and propose to the Global Sourcing Center Manager opportunities for continuous improvement and client service attitude development.
• Complies with all Schlumberger, EMS and local procedures applicable to the job function.
• Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the location or Company

Specific deliverables of the position:

• Project templates filled in.
• Contracts and pricing agreements.

Key Performance metrics that relate to the job:

• Spend coverage (% Managed Spend).
• Cost reduction.
• Efficiency of the sourcing cell (# of project delivered, average duration of project, spend covered by HC).
• Project compliance (with budget, resources planned…).
• Process compliance (to stage gate process, Ariba utilization…).
• Compliance of procurement with signed contract.

Previous Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in sourcing;

Competencies to be kept current:

• Sourcing and supply chain knowledge.
• Category expertise.
• Project management.
• Change management.
• Compliance
• Interpersonal skills including:
• Collaboration with others.
• Analytical, structured and be able to influence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Result oriented.
• Creativity

Behavior:

Ability to demonstrate principled leadership with sound business ethics and consistency with principles, values, and behavior.

What We Can Offer

• Work from home allowance;
• Bookster - for book lovers;
• We work hybrid, 2 days at the office and 3 days at home;
• Meal tickets;
• Private medical subscription - GOLD package;
• Life insurance;
• Company events, great office location (The bridge 2 Grozavesti)
• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation;
• Market-specific training and ongoing personal development;
• Career growth opportunities both national and international;
• Experienced leaders to support your professional development;
• International work environment;
• The monthly salary range for this role is between 14.344 and 17.930 RON gross. The salary range presented is indicative and may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications and skills. The final compensation package will be determined during the selection process.

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