Category Specialist

The Category Specialist is responsible for supporting strategic sourcing for assigned portfolio.Implement sourcing plans, market analysis and tactics to maximize supplier performance, including costs, quality and lead time in support of the business plan.Develop, communicate and implement medium- and long-term sourcing strategies with the goal of assuring quality and delivery performance while minimizing total cost of ownership.Consolidate needs including key portfolio figures, need types and internal constraints.Perform upstream market analysis such as key characteristics and trends.Assess risks and identify mitigation plans related to the category portfolio.Participate in the evaluation of current and prospective suppliers.Define the short list of preferred suppliers for each category and sub-category assigned.Propose future sourcing positioning and set objectives.Help implement sourcing plans up to supplier, process and part qualifications; monitor compliance with the sourcing strategy.Identify opportunities and implement actions to reduce wasted time, money and resources.Perform spend data analysis, supplier market analysis, risk analysis and cost structure assessment.Set cost targets and implement supplier reduction plan.Comply with all Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.Professional Degree0 - 2 years of experienceAdvanced English Level