SR PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Job Description

Purchasing Specialist has primary responsibility for purchasing materials, supplies and services within established limits and quality, quantity and price guidelines. You will work with items that are readily available, and quantities are generally small. Day to day you will be buying from local retailers, wholesalers, jobbers and sales representatives. You will prepare purchase orders, maintain a list of preferred suppliers and prepare routine and special reports as required. In addition, you will obtain quotes, negotiate delivery arrangements and you may also be responsible for locating new sources of supply. Level: Performs complex duties and exercise judgment for decisions and problem solving. Work is performed independently with little to no direct supervision. May be responsible for supervising, coaching and training more junior level personnel. This position does not include managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the technical specifications of products and services procured. Work closely with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, requirements, and standards.
• Reviews purchase requisitions thru MRP demand.
• Sources requested part/service to required specifications per guidelines:
• Inventory Redeployment Check to use existing inventory.
• Utilize Contract Pricing where available.
• Requests quotes from suppliers on items needed for branch operations to required specifications and communicates delivery need.
• Evaluates supplier response for accuracy of quote, as well as pricing and delivery requirements.
• Utilizes competitive bidding competencies, targeting the best quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
• Performs tasks relative to Purchase Order management:
• Create to New Order guidelines & Communicate valid Purchase Order to branch and supplier.
• Receive acknowledgement and updates anticipated delivery dates per communication with supplier and receiving/ordering branch.
• Monitors for Change Management Requirement – Updates Purchase Order to add/adjust freight charges, PO amendments and any other changes affecting the accuracy and maintenance of the order to ensure alignment on expected delivery date.
• Acts as a liaison between the supplier and Source to Pay functions to resolve issues affecting timely payment, including but not limited to:
• PO Receipt.
• Invoice disputes - Aids in resolution of payable issues that may arise to facilitate Purchase Order receipt.
• Supplier requirements.
• Payment term resolution.
• Received Not Vouchered.
• Shipped Not Received/Import Tracking.
• Participates in supplier review process and develop relationships with identified key strategic suppliers.
• Supports supplier base rationalization by working closely with Sourcing and Category Management.
• Reports supplier non-conformances and follow-up until resolved.
• Use of material planning (MRP/DRP) reports to determine and review supply requirements needed to support the business and/or production demand, including outside processes where needed.
• Discern supplier relationship needs based on transaction type. Leverage relationship to aid in on-time delivery, product development, operational efficiencies, and overall performance.
  

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience in production or purchasing.
• Experience working with ERP software, preferably JD Edwards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing drawings and material specifications.
• Ability to study and interpret manufacturing drawings, analyze cycle times, and assess costing to better negotiate with suppliers.
• Preferred: Experience in oil and gas parts manufacturing and new development of the parts (manufacturing aspect)
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Hindi, and Gujarati (languages relevant to the local hub).
• Must be flexible and able to work in a constantly changing environment, with the ability to quickly adapt to operational requirements.
  
  

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About Us

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.

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 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.