The Lead Indirect Sourcing position involves developing global sourcing strategies for indirect categories, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with contracts while driving cost savings and stakeholder satisfaction.
The Senior Indirect Sourcing professional will lead global and regional sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories, supporting Weatherford’s Global Supply Chain objectives. The role will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and value creation while partnering closely with global stakeholders
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as:
- IT, Telecom, Software & SaaS
- MRO & Facilities
- Logistics, Travel, Professional Services, HR services, Marketing, etc.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing projects including RFx, negotiations, contract award, and implementation.
- Identify cost-saving, value engineering, and demand management opportunities.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with global business leaders, finance, legal, and operations teams.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders for sourcing decisions.
- Balance cost, risk, quality, and service levels.
Supplier Management
- Lead supplier selection, performance management, and relationship governance.
- Drive supplier consolidation and strategic partnerships.
- Monitor supplier risk, compliance, and ESG alignment.
Contracting & Compliance
- Ensure contracts meet Weatherford legal, financial, and compliance standards.
- Manage commercial terms, SLAs, KPIs, and renewal strategies.
- Support audits and regulatory requirements.
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Use spend analytics to identify opportunities and track savings.
- Support digital procurement tools and process improvements.
- Benchmark against industry best practices.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Contribute to building a strong sourcing capability in India supporting global operations.
Key Performance Indicators
- Cost savings and value delivery
- Contract compliance and risk reduction
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Supplier performance improvement
- Process efficiency and cycle time reduction
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10–15+ years of experience in indirect sourcing / procurement in a global organization.
- Strong experience managing global stakeholders and suppliers.
- Proven track record of delivering sourcing savings and strategic value.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, or large multinational companies preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Contract management and legal understanding
- Analytical and data-driven mindset
- Leadership, influence, and change management
- Experience with ERP / procurement systems
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Top Skills
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Procurement Systems
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