Key Responsibilities: Supplier Management: * Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. * Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers. * Evaluate and select new suppliers to meet company needs for raw materials, components, and finished goods. * Monitor supplier performance metrics to ensure they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Purchasing Operations: * Oversee the procurement process from order creation to delivery and payment, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. * Review and approve purchase orders, contracts, and payment schedules using the ERP system. * Collaborate with the planning team to maintain a daily expediting program, ensuring on-time deliveries. * Track and report on key purchasing metrics, supplier performance, and delivery timelines to ensure procurement KPIs are met. Procurement Strategy: * Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement costs and ensure the timely delivery of materials and components. * Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Inventory Management: * Collaborate with production planning and inventory strategy teams to ensure efficient inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and minimize shortages. * Implement just-in-time (JIT) or other inventory management strategies to reduce holding costs and improve workflow. Cross-functional Collaboration: * Work closely with engineering and production teams to understand material requirements for new product designs and manufacturing processes. * Assist the quality assurance department in ensuring suppliers meet all necessary certifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. * Work closely with business systems team to ensure smooth integration of procurement data with other functional areas for better cross-functional alignment. Data Analysis and Reporting: * Utilize ERP and advanced data analytics tools to analyze procurement data, identify trends, and generate reports that provide actionable insights. * Monitor procurement performance using KPIs, helping to drive continuous improvements in procurement processes. * Prepare detailed analytical reports for senior management to inform decision-making and process improvements. Continuous Improvement: * Identify opportunities for process improvement in the procurement cycle and implement best practices. * Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and new technologies related to pressure control equipment manufacturing. Qualifications: * Education: * Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPM, CPIM) is a plus. * Experience: * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity within a manufacturing environment, preferably in pressure control equipment or related industries. * Extensive experience working with ERP systems, particularly Oracle Cloud or similar ERP systems, to manage procurement operations. * Skills: * Advanced knowledge of procurement processes, vendor negotiations, and contract management. * Strong proficiency in Oracle Cloud or similar ERP systems. * Excellent analytical skills and experience in data-driven decision-making, especially in large-scale procurement and manufacturing environments. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers, team members, and senior management. * Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management techniques, particularly in a manufacturing setting. * Personal Traits: * Excellent negotiations skills with effective communication skills. * Results-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Detail-oriented with a strong organizational skill. * Problem-solving mindset with a focus on cost optimization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvements. 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 cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $139 per pay period (bi-weekly.) * 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 (for full-time employees). * All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). * All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.