Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting endtoend purchasing and sourcing activities including supplier coordination commercial negotiations and order execution to ensure timely costeffective delivery of materials and services. This role partners closely with Engineering Quality Operations and Production Planning to support new product introductions engineering changes and ongoing operational requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement quality trade and HSE standards. The position plays a key role in driving supplier performance supporting cost and leadtime improvement initiatives and applying technical and commercial knowledge to support informed procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supports regional and global procurement teams
• Creates processes tracks expedites and manages purchase requisitions and orders throughout their lifecycles
• Drives procurement execution by expediting orders to meet delivery schedules internal customer requirements and operational objectives
• Acts as primary liaison with suppliers
• Supports Quality Assurance requirements by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to address quality issues nonconformances and corrective actions
• Obtains and evaluates supplier quotations and selects suppliers based on performance cost and commercial considerations
• Identifies and supports costreduction and leadtime improvement initiatives through supplier collaboration sourcing strategies and procurement data analysis
• Validates pricing accuracy and cost competitiveness
• Negotiates pricing terms and supply agreements in a firm professional and diplomatic manner
• Analyzes and resolves invoice and payment discrepancies
• Supports inventory control and goods receiving activities
• Supports supplier qualification and performance processes including participation in vendor audits and maintenance of approved supplier lists in coordination with Quality and Supply Chain
• Collaborate with Engineering Production Planning and Quality to ensure material compatibility availability and compliance with design and technical standards
• Maintains accurate and organized procurement records and documentation
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Supports import and temporary export processes for international repairs in coordination with Trade Compliance and regional procurement teams
• Participate in supplier and supply chain review meetings
• Represents the organization professionally with suppliers
• Supports new product introductions and engineering changes by aligning procurement activities with development and manufacturing timelines

• Applies technical and commercial expertise including oil and gas equipment specifications to support procurement execution
• Exercises sound judgment and problemsolving skills to make timely decisions including in situations with limited information and tight deadlines
• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to supporting operational and business requirements including performing additional workrelated duties as needed
• Effectively manages time priorities and procurement processes while clearly communicating information to internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Uses ERP systems analytics and procurement tools effectively
• Analyzes procurement data using strong analytical and numerical capabilities to drive informed timely sourcing and procurement decisions
• Professionalism collaboration integrity effective crossfunctional and peer working relationships clear and timely communication and a strong internal customer focus
• Advanced procurement functional competencies
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development by participating in relevant training and adapting skills and capabilities to meet evolving organizational needs
• Demonstrates accountability ownership reliability and a strong drive to deliver results

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related field preferred or 2-4 years of progressive procurement experience
• CPSM CPIM PMP or similar professional certifications preferred
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:(visit for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit more information.
• FREE MDLIVEvirtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.