Weatherford · 1 day ago
Sourcing Specialist Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWeatherford is a leading provider of equipment and services for the oil and gas industry, and they are seeking a Sourcing Specialist Lead to develop sourcing strategies for metal components and the steel category. This role involves optimizing costs, developing suppliers, and ensuring compliance and quality for manufacturing locations across the Western Hemisphere, with a primary focus on the U.S.
EnergyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for machining, forgings, castings, and raw metals (carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloys, etc.)
Drive supplier rationalization and development in best-cost countries
Lead negotiations, cost reduction projects, and long-term supplier agreements
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to qualify new suppliers and support product transfers (FAI, PPAP, etc.)
Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring capacity, quality, and delivery performance
Analyze cost structures, total cost of ownership (TCO), and market trends (raw material indexes, tariffs, freight)
Support make-vs-buy and outsourcing decisions through full TCO and value chain analysis
Drive compliance with HSE, ethics, and supplier quality standards
Ensure supplier adherence to industry quality and documentation standards, including API, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience in Oil & Gas / Energy / Industrial manufacturing, with a strong focus on machined and fabricated components
Proven experience managing global supplier bases across regions (U.S., EU, Middle East, India, China, SE Asia)
Strong understanding of machining, metal forming, heat treatment, coatings, and welding processes
Solid knowledge of industry quality standards (e.g., API, ISO 9001, AS9100) and supplier quality systems
Skilled in commercial negotiations, cost breakdowns, and TCO analysis
Experience with FAI, PPAP, supplier audits, and qualification processes
Comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural teams
Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle / JDE preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
Ability to travel up to 25% annually
Strong spend analysis and cost modeling skills — able to interpret complex cost drivers, build 'should-cost' and TCO models, and identify savings opportunities
Advanced Excel user — skilled in pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, and data visualization for sourcing analytics and supplier performance tracking
Strategic sourcing and supplier management (metals, machining, forgings, and fabrications)
Strong understanding of supplier quality assurance, including FAI, PPAP, and MTR (Material Test Reports)
Commercial negotiation and supplier development expertise
Project management and cross-functional collaboration
Data-driven decision-making and clear presentation of insights to leadership
Preferred
Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle / JDE preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
Company
Weatherford
Weatherford International plc (Nasdaq: WFRD) is a leading global energy services company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.98B2025-09-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $130M
2023-10-24Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
Girish Saligram
Chief Executive Officer
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