The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting end‑to‑end purchasing and sourcing activities, including supplier coordination, commercial negotiations, and order execution, to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery of materials and services. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production Planning to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and ongoing operational requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement, quality, trade, and HSE standards. The position plays a key role in driving supplier performance, supporting cost and lead‑time improvement initiatives, and applying technical and commercial knowledge to support informed procurement decisions.
Responsibilities
- Supports regional and global procurement teams
- Creates, processes, tracks, expedites and manages purchase requisitions and orders throughout their lifecycles
- Drives procurement execution by expediting orders to meet delivery schedules, internal customer requirements, and operational objectives
- Acts as primary liaison with suppliers
- Supports Quality Assurance requirements by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to address quality issues, non‑conformances, and corrective actions
- Obtains and evaluates supplier quotations and selects suppliers based on performance, cost, and commercial considerations
- Identifies and supports cost‑reduction and lead‑time improvement initiatives through supplier collaboration, sourcing strategies, and procurement data analysis
- Validates pricing accuracy and cost competitiveness
- Negotiates pricing, terms, and supply agreements in a firm, professional, and diplomatic manner
- Analyzes and resolves invoice and payment discrepancies
- Supports inventory control and goods receiving activities
- Supports supplier qualification and performance processes, including participation in vendor audits and maintenance of approved supplier lists, in coordination with Quality and Supply Chain
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production Planning, and Quality to ensure material compatibility, availability, and compliance with design and technical standards
- Maintains accurate and organized procurement records and documentation
- Ensures compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Supports import and temporary export processes for international repairs in coordination with Trade Compliance and regional procurement teams
- Participate in supplier and supply chain review meetings
- Represents the organization professionally with suppliers
- Supports new product introductions and engineering changes by aligning procurement activities with development and manufacturing timelines
Skills & Competencies - Applies technical and commercial expertise, including oil and gas equipment specifications, to support procurement execution
- Exercises sound judgment and problem‑solving skills to make timely decisions, including in situations with limited information and tight deadlines
- Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to supporting operational and business requirements, including performing additional work‑related duties as needed
- Effectively manages time, priorities, and procurement processes while clearly communicating information to internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Uses ERP systems, analytics, and procurement tools effectively
- Analyzes procurement data using strong analytical and numerical capabilities to drive informed, timely sourcing and procurement decisions
- Professionalism, collaboration, integrity, effective cross‑functional and peer working relationships, clear and timely communication, and a strong internal customer focus
- Advanced procurement functional competencies
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development by participating in relevant training and adapting skills and capabilities to meet evolving organizational needs
- Demonstrates accountability, ownership, reliability, and a strong drive to deliver results
Qualifications & Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business , Engineering, or related field preferred, or 2-4 years of progressive procurement experience
- CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or similar professional certifications preferred
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
