Sourcing Cell Manager

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Job Summary:

Manages a team of senior and junior sourcing resources for a defined Sourcing Cell within a Global Sourcing Center (GSC). He/She reviews and improves the strategies and tactics proposed by his/her team to effectively deliver sourcing projects for his/her portfolio in order to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the Company business plan.

Relationships:

Direct Report: Global Sourcing Center Manager. Cross-functional relationship: Maintains a close working relationship with GU teams, Category, Supplier Management, and Sustaining teams.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Key responsibilities:

- Manages Senior Sourcing resources dedicated to a sourcing portfolio and junior sourcing resources from the GSC allocated on project basis.
- Receives sourcing plan and project opportunities from Categories and GeoUnits.
- Develops action plans, timelines, resource assignments and business cases for each of these opportunities.
- Staffs the projects and leads the project execution including:
- The data collection (Spend, needs, market) and analysis
- The effective location, evaluation and selection of a high-performing supply base in accordance with a short list of preferred suppliers defined by Category managers if relevant or through new suppliers if required.
- The execution of RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/information/Proposal) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and total cost of ownership.
- The supplier evaluation, assessment, qualification, and selection processes, up to parts & process qualification, in coordination with Quality standards and Supplier Managers if applicable.
- The negotiation of prices and terms with suppliers in order to meet specified quality, delivery, and cost objectives
- The analysis of the different offers and the recommendation of 1 or several award scenarios.
- The review of the contracting process with suppliers in coordination with the Contract Management Specialist.
- The communication with stakeholders to secure proper engagement at all steps of the sourcing process.
- The update/creation of sourcing guides, catalogues, and BPN whenever applicable with the help of the sourcing administrative support resources.
- The proper formalization of the projects through:
▪ Proper GSC template utilization,
▪ Reliable and timely Ariba entries.
- The knowledge transfer to the designated Supplier Manager(s)

- Monitors that the projects of his/her Sourcing Cell deliver the expected outcome within the planned budget and timeframe, and according to GSC processes.
- Reviews project team evaluation at the end of each project and develops RWP whenever needed.
- Develops the sourcing cell resources (Career plan, training…) in order to have top performing workforce and to develop and to adapt it to business needs.
- Identifies together with other Sourcing Cell Managers, GSC Manager and Category and GU team opportunities for continuous improvement and client service attitude development.
- Complies with all Schlumberger, EMS and local procedures applicable to the job function.
- Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the location or Company.

Specific deliverables of the position:

- Project assessment and business case.
- Project templates filled in.
- Contracts and pricing agreements.
- Sourcing Cell performance metrics and staffing load follow-up.

Key Performance metrics that relate to the job:

- Spend coverage (% Managed Spend).
- Cost reduction.
- Efficiency of the sourcing cell (# of project delivered, average duration of project, spend covered by HC).
- Project compliance (with budget, resources planned…).
- Process compliance (to stage gate process, Ariba utilization…).
- Compliance of procurement with signed contract.

Previous Experience and Competencies:

- Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing.
- 5-8 years’ experience in sourcing

Competencies to be kept current:

- Sourcing and supply chain knowledge;
- Category expertise;
- Project management;
- Change management;
- Compliance;
- Interpersonal skills including:
o Collaboration with others.
o Analytical, structured and be able to influence.
o Excellent verbal and written communication.
o Leadership and management skills.
o Ability to prioritize.
o Result oriented.
o Creativity
- ARIBA proficiency (level: Advanced/Expert);
- IT experiences on satellite, software, and hardware.


What we can offer:

• Work from home allowance;
• Bookster - for book lovers;
• We work hybrid, 2 days at the office and 3 days at home;
• Meal tickets;
• Private medical subscription - GOLD package;
• Life insurance;
• Company events, great office location ( near Grozavesti metro station, our office is in "The Bridge" buildings)
• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation;
• Market-specific training and ongoing personal development;
• Career growth opportunities both national and international;
• Experienced leaders to support your professional development;
• International work environment;

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Feel free to apply!