About the role
Job Summary
Plan schedule and perform procurement activities in accordance with operating guidelines supporting company objectives regarding inventory sales volume product cost scheduling timely delivery and customer requirements
Primary Responsibilities
Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers
Maintain effective and proper relations with suppliers or their representatives
Place orders and determine requirements from engineering and production schedules
Verify the purchase orders and keep PO status up to date
Monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle and maintain inventory at planned levels
Expedite the filing of orders by supplies to meet production
Administer basic procurement functions such as maintaining more than one source of supply verifying that planned purchase orders link to demand suggesting changes or adjustments in quantities to take advantage of price breaks and trends
Release new requisitions as necessary for quotations and procurement to support required delivery of component parts or services
Participate in initiatives that will reduce the length of the supply chain improve fill rates and optimize inventory
Regularly update safety stock levels order minimums and order multiples in the system
Keep the Order Management Coordinator aware about changes in the delays at work centers machines and or routers that would affect the lead time of the part so that the system can be kept up to date
Perform other work related tasks as required as assigned
Comply with all NOV Company departmental and HSE procedures and policies
Study drawings material specifications and quality clauses to develop raw material & vendor for new products
Resolving supplier’s technical issues within scope of acceptance or get it solved through Engineering
Supplier Rating & Vendor Performance
Getting 8D Reports from supplier in case of non conformance
Arranging Quality training for suppliers to make them understand NOV’s quality requirements
Facility Group Specific Responsibilities
Initiates first articles with qualified vendors and maintains close coordination with Engineering to meet timely execution of product sourcing
Recommend vendors and participate in qualifying them before order issuances
Perform data analysis and present results tools MS suite R Minitab etc to management as assigned
Manage process improvement cost savings projects & OTD initiatives
Participate in interdepartmental projects activities as assigned
Apply best practices to maintain NOV guidelines regarding price service quality and delivery
Attend training activities as assigned by management Participate in departmental meetings as required
Escalate issues and potential resolutions to Supervisor as appropriate
Perform work such that a perpetual state of audit readiness is maintained
Participate in internal audits as required
Metric Accountabilities
Vendor Quality & On Time Delivery Performance
Cost & Lead Time reduction Initiatives
Inventory Management
Education & Experience Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 3 year’s experience with emphasis in purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP system required
Knowledge of ISO API ASTM Material Standards required
Knowledge of Casting Forging Heat Treatment process and raw material procurement required
Knowledge of machining Special coating & other manufacturing processes
Knowledge of Inventory Management
APICS Certification preferred
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products
Strong communication in English Both Verbal and Written
Strong time management and analytical skills