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In office (Dubai)
Seniority
Staff · 8+ years exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. SLB scores B on the Alion truth index.
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SLB, formerly Schlumberger, is a global energy technology company providing reservoir characterization, drilling, well completion and production services, digital software and new energy solutions such as carbon capture and geothermal, with principal offices including Houston, Texas. Founded in 1926 by the brothers Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it operates in more than 100 countries and renamed itself SLB in 2022. It hires field, drilling, wireline and production engineers, equipment and pump operators, mechanical and laboratory technicians, software engineers and data scientists, and many interns in HR, finance, legal and IT.
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible to implement sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to their assigned portfolio to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the business plan in the GeoUnit.
- Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, meeting required delivery times, and minimizing cost.
- Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.
- Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers.
- Conduct requests for information, quotation, information, proposal (RFI/Q/P) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
- Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality and service.
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.
- Execute contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.
- Drive the parts and process qualification in coordination with Supplier Quality teams.
- Work closely with Sourcing Manager or Sourcing Leader to guarantee supply for portfolios.
- Identify opportunities and implement actions to continually reduce wasted time, money, and resources from assigned tasks.
- Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.
8 years of experience
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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