Sourcing Lead

About the role

The Sourcing Lead manages the sourcing process for a GeoUnit, GSC Team or Center to deliver optimal product and service cost and a high-performance, risk-managed supply base in line with business requirements. The role manages a team of Sourcing Specialists where required and creates sourcing plans that reduce cost, secure supply and minimize supply chain disruptions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans, action plans, timelines and resource assignments, including assigning projects to Global Sourcing Centers where appropriate
• Manage sourcing activities for Division GU P&SC direct spend, supporting supplier identification, RFQs and engagement of the GSC and other stakeholders
• Define a high-performance supply base for locally managed commodities
• Lead request for information, quotation, proposal and bidding processes, and lead supplier evaluation and selection with Supplier Quality teams, Supplier Managers and Division stakeholders
• Negotiate prices and terms, and lead the contracting process with Supply Chain Contract Specialists
• Engage suppliers for RFx and allocate spend in line with the Global Category Strategy
• Monitor sourcing projects to ensure on-time completion and full implementation, including all purchasing data required to transact
• Ensure decisions on selection and onboarding are documented and comply with Schlumberger Financial Manual and Sourcing Procedures

Required profile

• 15 years of experience
• Ability to engage stakeholders across the GeoUnit, Division and Central teams and to identify opportunities to reduce waste of time, money and resources