Purchasing Specialist
SLBUnited States, Houston Supply Chain and Logistics The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the daily purchasing activities in a manufacturing or distribution center. The Purchasing Specialist participates in ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures and ensuring that all transactions are made in accordance with agreed terms and conditions. This Purchasing Specialist reports to the Purchasing Leader for their assigned location. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Prepares purchase orders (POs) within the system as directed by the facility's supply chain management. Ensure POs are created before commitment, and goods receipt (GR) is performed within 3 days of material or service delivery. Tracks the acknowledgement of the order by the supplier. Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders, with appropriate supporting documents, to the supplier. Participate in planning reviews and alignment of operations with planning and production teams. Subscribe to and comply with purchasing procedures. Identify opportunities for improving lead time, cost reduction and on time delivery. Support the local facility quality control department by communicating non-conformance reports with the supplier for their assigned orders. Prepare return documentation to the supplier when returns are needed. Follows up on exception messages (reschedules and cancellations) in a timely manner. Ensure adherence to SLB-approved supplier agreements/contracts. Support accounts payable and warehouse functions in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies. Complete actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources. Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function. All other duties as directed by their manager. Associates degree preferred, or equivalent minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a supply chain specialist role. Demonstrated commitment to making and communicating a culture of positive change throughout the supply chain organization. Exhibit problem solving skills. Continuous process improvement mindset, including experience with Lean / Six Sigma. Experience in leading teams in supply chain activities. Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems (E.g. SAP). ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information. When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship…