Procurement Specialist

<b> Overview </b><br><br>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. <br><br> We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition. <br><br> Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team. <br><br> 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. <br><br> Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provide you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course. <br><br>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. <br><br><b> Responsibilities </b><br><br>We have a new opportunity for an experienced <b>Procurement Specialist</b> to join our team in Ploiesti, Romania. In this role you will have responsibility for purchasing materials, supplies and services within established limits and quality, quantity and price guidelines. 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. <br><br>Responsibilities & Duties: <br><br><ul><li> Preparing and initiating invitation to bids to selected suppliers, negotiation, Purchase Order award, and Purchase Order close-out of equipment and services, including managing performance aspects of major Projects and Contracts. </li><li> Transmits approved purchase orders with appropriate supporting documents to Supplier and tracks acknowledgement by Supplier, confirm system Lead time, Delivery Date and Cost. </li><li> Maintains a list of all open internal and external orders and proactively expedites orders to ensure on time delivery </li><li> Develop reliable and qualified sources of supply for products and components. </li><li> Aligned with internal procedure, reports Supplier non-conformances and prepares return documentation to Supplier with follow up until resolved. </li><li> Negotiate purchasing agreements for lower cost, better quality and service. </li><li> Develop and maintain reliable sources of supply and sound supplier relationships. </li><li> Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and other to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. </li><li> Interface with Product Line Managers in order to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to support the Product Lines Operation. </li><li> Assist in the development, training and supervision of lower level or newly hired buyers. </li><li> Conduct surveys and market studies, and review historical data to determine price levels, trends, market direction and availability of commodities. </li></ul> <br><br><b> Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> College/University Degree qualified </li><li> Related billing, accounting or purchasing experience </li><li> Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry and suppliers </li><li> Ability to work as part of cross-functional team </li><li> Established purchasing and negotiation skills. </li><li> Ability to effectively interface and collaborate with internal and external customers to insure positive results </li><li> Good verbal communication skills in Romanian and English </li><li> Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. </li><li> General computer knowledge including the use the Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of JD Edwards in addition is preferred. </li></ul>