Procurement Supervisor

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work closely with the operations teams to understand details of procurement requirements and request quotes from vendors.
- Participate in the new vendor approval process.
- Capture technical and commercial information and order goods in correct quantities to maintain the supply and demand balance.
- Follow up with vendors and suppliers regarding goods and service procurement and update production teams about delivery dates changes when vendor PO due dates are rescheduled.
- Identify and resolve issues with vendors arising throughout the procurement process.
- Identify ongoing procurement process improvement opportunities, review with management and implement as directed.
- Liaise with the account payable department.
- Comply with local regulations, API and ISO standard requirements.
- Participate in API and ISO audits and represent the NOV purchasing department.
- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE procedures and policies.
- Analyze technical and commercial information from SMEs required to create vendor service POs.
- Coordinate with the quality control department and independent verification authorities to manage inspection and witness activities at the vendor’s site. Determine the timing of placing orders for goods based on required dates and lead times
- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers’ performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service level
- Analyze the market to identify opportunities to expand the vendor base
- Determine vendors based on established criteria, negotiate the organization’s purchasing agreements/contracts, and ensure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications
- Identify sources based on internal global inventory analysis
- Coordinate with global NOV locations to fulfill unmet goods demand
- Identify potential bottlenecks and implement procurement strategies that support the company goals and long-term outsourcing objectives
- Routinely study vendor capabilities and new vendor establishments locally and regionally
- Visit vendor locations to evaluate opportunities to diversify the regional vendor base
- Identify cost reduction opportunities by comparing multiple sources based on time-studies
- Coordinate with all shop departments to maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan effectively
- Assist in PO creation
- Supervise a team of procurement specialists
- Assess employee performance periodically and provide feedback to employees
- Provide continual evaluation of the group’s processes and methods to assure the most effective use of resources and equipment
- Determine employee training requirements and assign adequate training plans to improve competency levels
- Ensure employee activities are aligned with NOV processes and established standards
- Evaluate vendors periodically against the established performance measures
- Routinely monitor and evaluate logistic arrangements and identify strategies to minimize transportation costs
- Keep up to date with ERP system changes, document processes, and manage the introduction of new technologies in the workplace
- Periodically perform benchmark studies to identify best industry practices for continuously improving current processes
- Attend technical exhibitions and supply chain events to expand networks

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS**
- Highschool education with 5 or more years of demonstrated procurement experience or
- Associate degree or diploma (3-year degree) in a related field with 3-5 years of demonstrated procurement experience or
- Engineering degree (4-year degree) with 1-2 years of demonstrated procurement experience
- Contract negotiations and procurement processes experience in a manufacturing setting
- At least 3 years of additional experience in a supervisory capacity

**BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**
- Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal
- Attentive to details
- Problem Solving
- Action Oriental
- Negotiating
- Time Management
- Results Driven and Accountable
- Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment
- Conflict Management
- Leads by example
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES**
- Able to evaluate vendor capabilities
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office Suite
- Working knowledge of supply chain fundamentals
- Data visualization
- Understanding of financial and accounting fundamentals

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