Sourcing Leader - Chemicals
$100 per hourFull-time
Schlumberger
SLB is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sourcing Lead - Chemicals to join our team in Houston, Texas . In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives that strengthen supply continuity, drive value creation, and support critical business objectives across a complex global supply network. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to influence sourcing decisions, optimize supplier performance, and deliver sustainable procurement outcomes. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, global environment and excels at building strong partnerships across business functions and supplier organizations. This position offers the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies, lead high-impact commercial negotiations, and contribute directly to operational excellence and long-term business performance. Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that support business objectives, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness.
- Manage sourcing projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with stakeholder priorities and category strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to maximize value, innovation, and performance.
- Drive competitive sourcing events and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Collaborate with global, regional, and functional teams to align sourcing activities and execute strategic initiatives.
- Monitor project execution, supplier performance, and sourcing effectiveness to ensure delivery of expected results.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize total cost of ownership across the supply base.
- Ensure sourcing activities are conducted in alignment with company policies, governance requirements, and compliance standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within a global business environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations, contract management, cost analysis, and sourcing project leadership.
- Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple functions, regions, and organizational levels.
- Experience sourcing chemicals or managing chemicals-related categories is highly preferred.
- Chemical Engineering background is considered a strong asset.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship management skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS
Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested. - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. - AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer. - APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
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- You agree that if hired, you will review and become familiar with all the rules and regulations of the Company.
- You understand and agree that nothing in the application or supplement shall constitute an offer, a contract, or a guarantee of employment for a specific period of time.
- If hired, you understand that your employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time, at the will of the Company or yourself, for any or no reason.
- If hired, you understand that no supervisor or manager has authority to make an agreement to the contrary changing employment at-will.
- If hired, you understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, benefits or other terms and conditions of employment.
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- You understand that your application for employment in no way obligates the Company to employ you.
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Please read below any applicable State Information. By certifying the application, you are also certifying that you have read and understood any applicable State Information that is listed below.- ARIZONA APPLICANTS ONLY: To the extent required by applicable law, the Company maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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- MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS ONLY: Note that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- MARYLAND APPLICANTS ONLY: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
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