Weatherford · 12 hours ago
Technical Procurement Specialist / Buyer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expWeatherford is a company specializing in technical procurement, and they are seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing technical goods and services, ensuring efficient supply chain management and customer fulfillment.
EnergyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of technical specifications for products and services
Work closely with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, requirements, and standards
Review purchase requisitions from Operations and Manufacturing branches
Source requested parts/services to required specifications following company guidelines
Utilize competitive bidding to target the best quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership
Create purchase orders according to guidelines and communicate with branches and suppliers
Monitor delivery dates and manage any necessary changes to orders
Act as liaison between suppliers and internal departments to resolve payment issues
Facilitate supplier contract negotiations as required
Participate in supplier review processes and develop relationships with key strategic suppliers
Report supplier non-conformances and follow up until resolved
Leverage supplier relationships to improve on-time delivery, product development, and overall performance
Maintain effective communications with all key stakeholders
Prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports
Provide visibility of potential supply chain interruptions to internal customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in planning, purchasing, and material optimization
Experience in procurement, supply chain, planning, or material management
Intermediate knowledge of Material Resource Planning and Demand Resource Planning
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Proficient in MS Office suite including advanced Excel skills
Preferred
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or APICS Certification
Company
Weatherford
Weatherford International plc (Nasdaq: WFRD) is a leading global energy services company.
10001+ employees
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2023 (7)
2022 (13)
2021 (10)
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Funding
Current Stage
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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