Sourcing Specialist

**Job title**:
Sourcing Specialist

**About Us**:
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act
- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

**Location**:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK.

Stonehouse Technology Centre (SHTC) is the SLB drilling Centre of Excellence. It supports SLB through innovative engineering and quality-driven manufacturing, with portfolio emphasis on rotary steerable systems, Measurement While Drilling tools, Specialised Measurement tools and Rechargeable Batteries for Downhole use, and power source products.

Over 300 employees work in SHTC's modern, fit-for-purpose building in scenic Gloucestershire. The facility was constructed to handle future demand for PowerDrive tools with an efficient workflow that ensures assembled tools are extensively and rigorously tested before delivery. On site, tools can be monitored using state of-the-art hardware and connectivity that link SHTC to all field locations.

SHTC continues Research & Development investment for new technologies, extending operational limits so that clients can reach hotter, deeper reserves.

investment for new technologies, extending operational limits so that clients can reach hotter, deeper reserves.

**Job Summary**:
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible to implement sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to their assigned portfolio to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the business plan in the Engineering Centre.

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties**:
These responsibilities are activities that correspond to the metro stops and key processes:

- Launch Sourcing Project
- Initiate Supplier Contract
- Conduct Request for Information
- Conduct Request for Quote
- Review and Negotiate Supplier Contract
- Award and Finalize Sourcing Project
- Maintain Vendor Master Data
- Identify and Assign Product and Material for Job

Additional Responsibilities:

- Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, meeting required delivery times, and minimizing cost.
- Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.
- Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers.
- Conduct requests for information, quotation, information, proposal (RFI/Q/P) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
- Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on time delivery, quality and service.
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.
- Execute contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
- Drive the parts and process qualification in coordination with Supplier Quality teams.
- Work closely with Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Leader to guarantee supply for portfolios.
- Identify opportunities and implement actions to continually reduce wasted time, money, and resources from assigned tasks.
- Comply with SLB and local procedures applicable to the job function.

**Qualifications**:
**Skills & Experience**:

- Technical understanding, familiarity, experience or education in any / all of:

- Electromechanical devices and systems, ie motors, generators
- Electrical PWA board design, build, supply
- Mechanical parts design, machining, coating, casting and / or 3D printing
- Experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment, preferably lower volume / higher complexity such as:

- Aerospace
- Racing cars
- Robotics
- Instrumentation

**Career Advancement**:
Every technical contributor in the Stonehouse Technology Centre has access to a progression plan tailored to their job title, defining a clear path for promotion and reward, focusing on competency development. With support from Human Resources, Metier Managers, and a network of technical experts, they are in control of their career growth from their first day of employment.

**What we can offer you**:
Competitive base salary, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part e