Sourcing Specialist Lead

Sourcing Strategy Lead

Lead the sourcing strategy for metal components and steel category across the Western Hemisphere (NAMLAM), with a primary focus on the U.S. The role is responsible for developing suppliers, optimizing cost, and mitigating risks, while ensuring high quality, compliance, and on-time supply to support manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for machining, forgings, castings, and raw metals (carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloys, etc.)
• Drive supplier rationalization and development in best-cost countries
• Lead negotiations, cost reduction projects, and long-term supplier agreements
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to qualify new suppliers and support product transfers (FAI, PPAP, etc.)
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring capacity, quality, and delivery performance
• Analyze cost structures, total cost of ownership (TCO), and market trends (raw material indexes, tariffs, freight)
• Support make-vs-buy and outsourcing decisions through full TCO and value chain analysis
• Drive compliance with HSE, ethics, and supplier quality standards
• Ensure supplier adherence to industry quality and documentation standards, including API, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements

Experience & Qualifications

Key Skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.