Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing initiatives and support the procurement of materials, supplies, and services while delivering value through cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
The role will partner with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships. Working closely with the Weatherford Procurement Hub, the incumbent will ensure effective execution of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen, analytical skills, and hands-on experience with Power BI, Oracle ERP, JDE, and Atlas. As part of a global organization, the role requires collaboration with stakeholders across multiple time zones and flexibility for occasional meetings outside standard business hours. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can work independently and drive results.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing activities from requirement identification through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver cost, quality, and service improvements.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and supply continuity.
- Lead commercial negotiations and execute contracts, focusing on value creation, risk mitigation, and favourable commercial terms.
- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the Weatherford Procurement Hub to ensure seamless execution of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Apply strong end-to-end P2P knowledge, including sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and payment workflows.
- Drive supplier performance management through KPIs, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and sourcing opportunity assessments to support data-driven decision-making.
- Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and reports using Power BI and other analytical tools.
- Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones; flexibility to support meetings outside normal business hours is required.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Operate independently, demonstrate strong ownership, and proactively identify and implement sourcing improvements.
Skills
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in Power BI.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or APICS
- Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, JDE, Atlas, and other procurement systems.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to work across global and multicultural teams.
- Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, supplier development, contract negotiation, and sourcing execution.
- Experience in the oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
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About UsWeatherford 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.
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.
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, world-class team.
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.
Join Us:
Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
- Experience in stakeholder management, supplier development, contract negotiation, and sourcing execution
- Experience in oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
- Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes
- Hands-on experience with Power BI and advanced analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, JDE, Atlas, and other procurement systems
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or APICS
- Strong communication, influencing, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across global teams and time zones
What We Do
Weatherford International plc (Nasdaq: WFRD) is a leading global energy services company. Operating in approximately 75 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 17,000 team members and approximately 350 operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities
