Chief Procurement Officer

Salary: Estimated $90,000 - $120,000 per year, based on industry standards and location in Odessa, Texas.

About Halliburton Energy Services:
Halliburton is a leading provider of products and services to the global energy industry. We attract and retain top talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop their careers.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing professional to lead sourcing activities for multiple stakeholders and categories. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and experience with procurement and sourcing processes.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support sourcing activities for multiple stakeholders and categories
* Create request for quotations (RFQ) or organize competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain best quality, delivery, and price for goods and services
* Assess supplier performance and conduct reviews with suppliers
* Perform day-to-day procurement and sourcing activities, including competitive bidding, sourcing/RFx processes, cost-saving activities, and commercial negotiations
* Partner with business unit stakeholders and existing suppliers to optimize procurement by driving supplier consolidations and cost reduction initiatives
* Work with existing supplier base to drive continuous improvement to key metrics, including lead time, service level, quality, payment terms, inventory, and total cost of ownership

Requirements:
* Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline
* 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience, including execution of RFQ/RFP and reverse auction
* Experience in analyzing large data sets via Excel and other analytical tools
* Experience in calculating total cost of ownership for goods and services
* Experience working with an ERP system, preferably SAP

Prior Experience:
* Sourcing experience for equipment repair and maintenance, equipment rentals, and general MRO materials
* Professional Certification, such as Certified Professional in Supply Management
* Prior knowledge and experience working in SAP Ariba
* Lean Sigma Six Green Belt or similar certification
* Experience leading negotiations with suppliers

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