Supplier Specialist

　　Abidjan - Ivory Coast

　　Supplier Specialist

　　Description

　　The Supplier Specialist is responsible for managing a group of local suppliers for a center, basin or country portfolio, and is the key contact for the assigned suppliers.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Implement performance objectives with assigned suppliers, including cost reduction, lead time reduction and quality improvement, and monitor progress through a regularly updated supplier scorecard.

　　Connect with Sourcing, the Procurement and Sourcing (P&S) Center, Business Line and local P&S teams to explain and implement the contract, shortening the ramp up phase.

　　Review and consolidate internal demand provided by Business Lines and centers and arbitrate priority issues.

　　Be responsible for new contract implementation with suppliers.

　　Review the contract utilization and take corrective action when needed.

　　Prepare for and manage negotiations in accordance with company interests.

　　Select target tools and products, and conduct total cost of integration analysis, including price, lead time and quality costs.

　　Prepare and execute a Supplier Development Plan.

　　Lead the supplier risk assessment and ensure regular updates.

　　Lead the resolution of supplier queries and conflicts.

　　Communicate the supplier's strategy and key events of the supplier relationship to the Category, Sourcing and Supplier Quality teams. Report deviations from plan and take corrective action.

　　Implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources.

　　Comply with all SLB and Local procedures applicable to the job function. Ensuring full compliance throughout with Financial and Supply procedures.

　　Processes & Interfaces

　　Initiate Supplier Contract

　　Maintain Vendor Master Date

　　Manage Supplier Development Plans

　　Monitor Supplier Contract Execution

　　Requirement

　　Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field of study

　　Minimum of 5years experience in Supply Chain Management or any related functional expertise (Planning, Operations, Sourcing etc.)

　　Prior experience in developing, implementing, and executing contracts with Suppliers.

　　Location : Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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　　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.