Supplier Development Lead - Asia

About us (About SLB)

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 Supplier Development Lead – Asia is responsible for managing the global relationship with assigned supplies (local and global) for Asia centers, in accordance with the Category Management Strategy. The Supplier Development Lead – Asia serves as key contact for the assigned suppliers.

Relationships: Reports to Planning & Supply Chain Manager Surface.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead regular management reviews, strategic positioning evaluation, three-year business perspectives, and strategic product and market developments.
• Consolidate internal demand provided by the centers and arbitrate issues.
• Manage negotiations in accordance with group interests.
• Select target tools and products, and conduct total cost of integration analysis, including price, lead time and quality costs.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and ensure regular updates.
• Communicate the supplier strategy and key events in the supplier relationship to the Category, Sourcing and Supplier Quality teams, and Center Supply Chain Managers.
• Participate in internal and supplier audits.
• Implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources.
• Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.
• Liaise with Engineering, Quality and Welding departments to ensure newly selected supplier can comply with the technical requirements set by SLB
• Own the milestones in supplier development and report out progress to SFP management team on regular basis

Previous Experience and Competencies required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Ideally has a minimum of 8-10 years working experience, with 5 years experience with supplier qualification and supplier risk management.
• Familiar with oilfield, engaging and managing suppliers in oilfield related activities.
• Familiar with a range of computer-based services and the ability to use those services to gain information.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholders management skills; ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Current competencies to have:

• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English to manage various suppliers.
• Flexible timing (working across multiple time zones) if required
• Flexible to travel if required
• Risk Management
• Supplier Management
• Cost Management and Mitigation
• Service Quality and Continuous Improvement

About us (About SLB)

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 Supplier Development Lead – Asia is responsible for managing the global relationship with assigned supplies (local and global) for Asia centers, in accordance with the Category Management Strategy. The Supplier Development Lead – Asia serves as key contact for the assigned suppliers.

Relationships: Reports to Planning & Supply Chain Manager Surface.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead regular management reviews, strategic positioning evaluation, three-year business perspectives, and strategic product and market developments.
• Consolidate internal demand provided by the centers and arbitrate issues.
• Manage negotiations in accordance with group interests.
• Select target tools and products, and conduct total cost of integration analysis, including price, lead time and quality costs.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and ensure regular updates.
• Communicate the supplier strategy and key events in the supplier relationship to the Category, Sourcing and Supplier Quality teams, and Center Supply Chain Managers.
• Participate in internal and supplier audits.
• Implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources.
• Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.
• Liaise with Engineering, Quality and Welding departments to ensure newly selected supplier can comply with the technical requirements set by SLB
• Own the milestones in supplier development and report out progress to SFP management team on regular basis

Previous Experience and Competencies required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Ideally has a minimum of 8-10 years working experience, with 5 years experience with supplier qualification and supplier risk management.
• Familiar with oilfield, engaging and managing suppliers in oilfield related activities.
• Familiar with a range of computer-based services and the ability to use those services to gain information.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholders management skills; ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Current competencies to have:

• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English to manage various suppliers.
• Flexible timing (working across multiple time zones) if required
• Flexible to travel if required
• Risk Management
• Supplier Management
• Cost Management and Mitigation
• Service Quality and Continuous Improvement