Procurement Intern (12 months) - Starting Summer 2025

Stonehouse, England, United Kingdom

11/30/2024

Job Title

Procurement Intern (12 months)

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Location:

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK.

Stonehouse Technology Centre (SHTC) is the SLB drilling Centre of Excellence. It supports SLB through innovative engineering and quality-driven manufacturing, with portfolio emphasis on rotary steerable systems, Measurement While Drilling tools, Specialised Measurement tools and Rechargeable Batteries for Downhole use, and power source products.

Over 400 employees work in SHTC's modern, fit-for-purpose building in scenic Gloucestershire. The facility was constructed to handle future demand for PowerDrive tools with an efficient workflow that ensures assembled tools are extensively and rigorously tested before delivery. On site, tools can be monitored using state of-the-art hardware and connectivity that link SHTC to all field locations.

SHTC continues Research & Development investment for new technologies, extending operational limits so that clients can reach hotter, deeper reserves.

Description & Scope

• Implements sourcing plans/ tactics to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to his/ her assigned project portfolio
• Provides sourcing and procurement support, ensuring parts are sourced in a cost-effective and timely manner from suitable vendors.
• Works with the assigned project teams to meet critical project timelines, prioritizing work and communicating progress in cadence reviews/ through tracking mechanisms.
• Defines part & assembly parameters for systematic Purchase Order release.
• Assesses supplier capabilities and makes recommendations for new supplier onboarding.
• Understands strategies for assigned commodities & proactively drive initiatives to meet departmental objectives
  
  

Deliverables

• Conducts RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/Proposal) and bidding processes, minimizing risk, and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery, and cost.
• Negotiates prices and terms with suppliers to meet specified quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Ensures accurate system definition in SAP of part parameters for systematic Purchase Order release
• Selects a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with short-list of approved suppliers
• Evaluates 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.
• Leads supplier onboarding process for newly identified suppliers
• Executes contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and contract Specialists – typically CDA (Confidential Disclosure Agreements & T&Cs implementation
• Drives parts and process qualification, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams
• Effectively communicates with/ maintains the highest degree of relationship between the Company and all levels of supplier personnel
• Builds strong relationships with internal customers
• Identifies opportunities and implements actions for continual improvement and process excellence
  
  

Required Skills & Education

• Bachelor Degree in Procurement / Sourcing / Manufacturing / Operations / Business economics or a related discipline
• Process and quality improvement driven
• Experience with data management and control principles
• Proficient in MS Office apps, SAP (favourable) or other ERP system
• Negotiation and decision making skills
  
  

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.