Supply Chain Associate
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Summary
The Supply Chain Associate plays a vital role in managing the complete procurement lifecycle for oil and gas clients, ensuring the timely acquisition of necessary equipment, materials, and services. This position serves as a central coordination point, aligning efforts between suppliers, logistics partners, inspection teams, and internal stakeholders to secure competitive sourcing, adhere to strict delivery schedules, and guarantee that all items meet specific quality standards and client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Identify, vet, and select suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and authorized distributors to fulfill material and equipment needs.
- Solicit, analyze, and compare vendor quotations based on cost, technical specifications, quality assurance, lead times, delivery terms, and payment conditions.
- Generate and process purchase orders, secure supplier acknowledgments, establish delivery timelines, and compile all necessary procurement documentation.
- Oversee the full order lifecycle, guiding items from the initial requisition stage through sourcing, quality inspection, delivery, and final closure.
- Collaborate with external vendors and logistics providers to monitor shipment progress, track order status, and ensure adherence to delivery deadlines.
- Maintain precise and up-to-date records of all procurement activities, including quotes, purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and inspection reports.
- Organize pre- and post-delivery quality checks and address any issues regarding delayed shipments or non-compliant goods with relevant suppliers.
- Facilitate the onboarding of new vendors, maintain approved vendor databases, and continuously monitor supplier performance, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Partner with finance and operations departments to manage invoicing documentation and ensure strict compliance with internal policies, client mandates, and industry regulations.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Proven ability to achieve high on-time delivery rates and optimize procurement cycle times.
- Strong track record of securing cost savings through competitive pricing strategies and effective negotiation.
- Demonstrated accuracy in order processing and fulfillment with minimal errors.
- Experience in monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
- Capability to minimize the rate of rejected or non-conforming deliveries through rigorous quality control and vendor management.