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Noble Corporation · 2 weeks ago

Operational Supply Chain Lead

Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Noble Corporation is a leading provider in the offshore drilling industry, and they are seeking an Operational Supply Chain Lead to manage procurement activities. The role involves overseeing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services while ensuring compliance with company policies and vendor performance standards.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for daily procurement of materials, equipment, and services as required for assigned commodities or projects as applicable

Lead in the development of the professional buyer

Procure material as requested, making applicable independent commercial decisions within established authority limits by utilizing available on-line computer inquiry functions in SAP, and other professional services

Interface with office and rig personnel regarding their requests in a timely and professional manner

Ensure all items in capital spares inventory are utilized effectively

Ensure that all purchases of repairs, services and third-party charges comply with Noble’s policies and procedures, as well as rig standardization guidelines

Ensure that all purchases of repairs and services comply with equipment repair standards, as well as Noble’s terms and conditions

Ensure all warranty terms are appropriate

Ensure all applicable discounts are taken

Record repaired capital equipment, services and third-party charges in accordance with policy in the company’s financial records

Monitor and report to management any vendor deficiencies, to achieve and reinforce a high level of vendor performance

Conduct vendor assessments in accordance with policies and procedures

Resolve vendor invoicing and shipment discrepancies through research in SAP inquiry functions and negotiate acceptable commercial resolutions

Leverage Noble’s purchasing position

Direct vendor reduction efforts to focus purchasing efforts

Lead in the development of the professional buyer

Other duties as assigned