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This position will be a member of the NOV Corporate Procurement Team based in Saudi Arabia. The regionalCategory Manager, Indirect Procurementis responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategic sourcing initiatives across the organization for all assigned categories. Indirect Categories include, but not limited to MRO, Facility Management, Uniforms, and Packaging supplies. Regional geography includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar with possible growth aspirations. The position shall work closely with NOV site personnel as well as manufactures and distributors to bring value to the organization. The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic and be a self-starter with the ability to bring complex projects to conclusion.Our organization is undergoing technology and process transformations that present both challenges as well as opportunities for personal growth.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Develop and execute the regional procurement strategy in line with Corporate Procurement to maximize NOV?s leverage in terms of value and synergy throughout the region.Assess regional business requirements, lead strategy creation, execute tenders, evaluate offers, lead negotiations and award contracts through efficient category and contract management best practices.Negotiate contracts with strategic suppliers considering a total cost of ownership perspective, terms of service, and quality while working with cross-functional stakeholders.Create business cases for identified category management wave plans. Utilize market intelligence to develop strategies to effectively drive value for the organization.Collaborate with leadership, legal, finance, and facility stakeholders to ensure robust strategies, contracts, risk management, and innovative approaches are in place.Ensure regional category management alignment for all NOV segments for preferred suppliers meeting facility-specific needs.Lead the change management process through influence and knowledge sharing of all strategic sourcing initiatives.Drive relationship management with strategic suppliers, plan and prepare supplier quarterly business reviews to manage performance and ensure accountability for service levels and cost.Key Skills Set:Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end RFx processes with little supervisionExperience with multiple ERP systemsRelationship ManagementContract Review and Contract InterpretationStrong Analytical skillsAbility to Influence othersStrategic NegotiationsAbility to Identify both Opportunities and RiskSuperior Communication and Presentation SkillsConsensus Builder, Team Builder and CollaboratorSelf-motivated, Proactive, and able to work under own initiativeFluent in English with Arabic a plusQualifications:Four Year Bachelor?s Degree10+ years of experience in either Category Management, Supply Chain, Procurement or Senior Buyer roleTravel is expected to be 10% to 15%.Every day, the oil and gas industry?s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.We Power the Industry that Powers the WorldThroughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success?now and in the future.Global FamilyWe are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.Purposeful InnovationThrough purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.Service Above AllThis drives us to anticipate our customers? needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.About the TeamCorporateOur family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
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