This role is to be a business partner, maximize the value, managing sourcing and negotiation, support innovation & digitalization and deliver savings. 

She/he is accountable for data analytics, market analysis, sourcing, supplier performance management as well as identifying and successfully developing relations with new suppliers. This role negotiates the agreements for the Goods and Services for Corporate, globally, and regionally, to reduce Total Cost of Ownership, cycle time and improve quality. 

Responsibilities & Duties: 
 

• Provide weekly updates of sourcing initiatives and negotiation.
• Close collaboration with the stakeholders to define business needs.
• Participate to the business budget review to identify opportunities and be aligned with the stakeholders/businesses.
• Support and guide business as a subject matter expert to adopt best practice into their environment.
• Perform spend analysis / cost breakdown to understand the current spend segmentation for assigned sub-categories, get in depth knowledge of the supply market, key dynamics and latest costs drivers within a sub-category.
• Works with all relevant parties in the consolidation and rationalization of Supplier base
• Maintain continuous communications with suppliers for business review, contract management details, status updates to open orders and maintain accuracy information contained in system.
• Prepare requests for quote packages, ensuring all documentation, specifications are completed prior to releasing for quote.
• Develop a culture of results and continuous improvement.
• Know and understand Weatherford relevant Policies and comply with all requirements of the Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.

Qualifications
 

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Category Management
• Masters degree in supply chain, business, or related discipline preferred
• Some levels of Certified Purchasing Professional CPP, CIPS, CSPC or CPM or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing principles and techniques.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, including cost models.
• Deep experience with procurement systems, e-sourcing tools, and methodologies
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated track record for closed collaboration with stakeholders and delivering significant and measurable savings in a global, large organization.
• Computer skills including use of Microsoft.