Procurement Specialist & Expeditor

<b> Job Title: </b><br> <br> Procurement Specialist & Expeditor<br><br><b> About Us: </b><br> <br> We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br><br><b> Location: </b><br> <br> Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> SHTC continues Research & Development investment for new technologies, extending operational limits so that clients can reach hotter, deeper reserves.<br><br><b> Job Summary: </b><br> <ul> <li> Responsible for Purchase Order (PO) processing from MRP and Memo demand for assigned suppliers</li> <li> Ensures that POs are created correctly per need/ schedule and follow up on any issues related to PO creation</li> <li> Ensures POs are acknowledged by supplier within KPO time period for assigned suppliers, and acknowledged dates match MRP need dates (where applicable)</li> <li> Escalate any failed Order Acknowledgements after using best efforts to resolve with supplier directly</li> <li> Review PO line qty to benefit batch qty price break and contact supplier for potential split PO line qty to meet any urgent requests, including gaining the approval of any expediting fees</li> <li> Understand NPD and TLM Engineering project timelines and business goals</li> <li> Manage day-to-day interactions with assigned suppliers via Open Order report, action messages and ad-hoc project expedite requests</li> <li> Pro-actively review NPD and TLM Engineering overdue POs and determine plan to resolve, escalating where necessary/ informing stakeholders</li> <li> Ensure that PO confirmations/ MRP is always up to date with the latest delivery schedule as published by assigned suppliers</li> <li> Proactively follow up on order status with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of POs per business need</li> <li> Escalate any failed expedites after using best efforts to resolve with supplier directly</li> <li> Communicate order status to internal customers</li> <li> Liaise and coordinate with local Sourcing upon request for specific and ad-hoc orders that require Sourcing/ Pricing support</li> <li> Liaise with stakeholders to action Return to Vendor cases</li> <li> Liaise with the warehousing team for status updates, timely booking in of goods/ services, arrangement of out-bound deliveries</li> <li> Report on performance metrics</li> <li> Provide basic supplier forecasts where necessary</li> <li> Support the Centre for procurement and accounts payable (AP) activities. Ownership of any VIM cases for placed orders</li> </ul> <br><br><b> Experience: </b><br> <br> <b>Professional</b><br> &bull; Preferably minimum 3-year experience in Procurement or related functional expertise<br> &bull; Understanding of procurement & sourcing systems, SAP ERP experience preferred<br> &bull; Basic knowledge of mechanical and electronic part sourcing protocol<br> &bull; Basic technical business knowledge to be capable of managing local supplier interactions and quotes<br> &bull; Negotiation skills and able to build/ develop supplier relationships<br> &bull; Able to analyse and solve problems<br> <b>Behavioural</b><br> &bull; Passion for customer service<br> &bull; Effective at cross-functional teamwork - emphasis on clear cadent communication<br> &bull; Proactive attitude/ task ownership<br> &bull; Ability to interact and manage multiple internal customers<br> &bull; Discretion when dealing with confidential information or controlled technology<br> &bull; Ability to work under pressure<br> &bull; Ensures compliance with business process<br><br><b> Qualifications: </b><br> <br> Bachelor's degree in supply chain or Business Administration (or comparable degree) or equivalent work experience<br><br><b> What we can offer you: </b><br> <br> Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance.<br> <br> Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.<br><br>SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.