Purchasing Specialist - Japanese Speaker

　　Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

　　About us

　　We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

　　Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe.

　　Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

　　Job Description

　　The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for ensuring items or services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time and cost. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality purchasing services on a day-to-day basis according to defined procedures, respecting quantity, quality and timing. This person ensures quality of services provided and contributes to improvement and knowledge management of purchasing processes.

　　Roles and Responsibilities:

　　Responsible for Purchase Order (PO) processing

　　Support the user defining purchase requests when needed

　　Define correct buying channel for each request, chooses the best supplier in term of price, quality and lead time

　　Validate the nature of the purchase request

　　Obtain quotations, evaluate options, and conduct spot buys

　　Ensures that a PO is created correctly, follows up any issues related to PO creation

　　Involves location Procurement & Sourcing in spot buys when local knowledge is required or if purchase threshold is exceeded

　　Manage day-to-day interactions with suppliers and field purchasing leaders

　　Escalation of complex issues to purchasing Leader

　　Performs problem solving for non-complex issues with field operations user

　　Triggers catalog and buying guide updates when required.

　　Uses all required procurement tools when required or mandated by process

　　Continuous improvement and knowledge management, participate in Continuous Improvement projects when required

　　Proposes documentation changes / improvements to process when required

　　Familiar with Procurement Procedures

　　Provides advice and helps solve technical problems to comply according to the service descriptions and procedures, respecting quality and timing

　　Ensures full compliance with Standards and Guideline

　　Track deviations and raise non-conformance in system

　　Qualifications and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Manufacturing (or comparable degree) or requisite work experience

　　Previous experience in transactional procurement a plus but not mandatory

　　Previous experience in commercial negotiation with suppliers

　　Comprehensive understanding of all procurement systems, ERPs, & logistics systems

　　Technical and supplier knowledge for one category and potential business segment

　　Knowledge of Procurement Process, Approved Procurement channels, Approved Supplier List, and Supplier Identification

　　Fluent in English and Japanese, both written and spoken.

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