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Supplier Manager
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
26 October 2026 (3 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Role Purpose
The Supplier Manager is the single focal point for Client Nominated Suppliers
accountable for ensuring
supplier delivery performance supports SLB production requirements and Client commitments.
The role operates in a complex supply model where the Client negotiates commercial terms and places purchase
orders directly with suppliers while SLB is responsible for delivery execution and production continuity. With
limited direct commercial leverage the Supplier Manager must build strong relationships influence effectively
anticipate risks and drive solutions.
The objective is to move supplier management from
reactive expediting to proactive delivery assurance risk
prevention and strategic collaboration
protecting SLBs operational performance and competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Own Supplier Delivery Performance:
Ensure Client Nominated Suppliers deliver materials in line with
SLB production requirements and Client commitments; proactively manage shortages delays capacity
constraints and recovery actions.
Protect Production & Profitability: Identify root causes of supply disruption and implement effective
corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring issues minimize
red money protect production
continuity and safeguard profit margin.
Lead Supplier Relationships:
Build strong trust- based supplier relationships to influence priorities and
improve performance despite limited contractual and commercial leverage.
Manage Stakeholder Alignment:
Act as the key interface across the Client suppliers and SLB functions
aligning priorities expectations responsibilities and escalation actions.
Drive Performance & Risk Management:
Establish appropriate supplier KPIs governance early
-warning
mechanisms and recovery plans to improve delivery reliability and prevent production impact.
Drive Continuous Improvement:
Identify systemic supply - chain weaknesses and implement sustainable
solutions that improve resilience execution capability and Client experience.
Core Skills & Competencies
Service & Results - Driven Mindset
Ability to balance a strong service mindset toward the
internal key stakeholders c lients and suppliers with
the determination and accountability required to deliver business results.
Influencing & Communication
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to drive outcomes across multiple
organizations without relying on formal authority or commercial leverage.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Strong ability to build trust manage competing priorities and create alignment across Client supplier and
internal stakeholders.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes think creatively and develop practical
solutions to complex supply challenges.
Execution Excellence
High attention to detail strong ownership and disciplined follow
-through with the ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast- paced high - pressure environment.
Supply Chain Expertise
Strong understanding of supplier performance production planning material availability delivery
management supply risk and supplier recovery.
Required Skills:
supplierdeliveryfabrication
