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Procurement Manager - Supply Continuity

United States, Sugar Land

Other

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition ofChampionXon July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin withChampionXand will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

ChampionX has an immediate need for a **Procurement Manager – Supply Continuity** located in **Sugar Land, TX.** The Procurement Manager collaborates with manufacturing, logistics, research & development and business units in order to ensure continuity of supply. This take-charge leader will lead the step change improvement of world class sourcing in order to deliver incremental total delivered cost efficiency, security of supply, supplier innovation and process improvements.

If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

What’s in it For You:

+ The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

+ The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

+ Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

+ Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What you will do:

+ Applies Total Delivered Cost (TDC) sourcing process tools and skills to execute sourcing initiatives

+ Accountable for key performance indicators such as Cost Savings, Cash Improvement with primary responsibility for North America Security Supply

+ Works closely with Category Managers, drives ChampionX strategy for Procurement of Direct Materials through the development of strategic business relationships domestically and globally where necessary

+ Supports and is committed to the Quality Improvement Process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by “doing it right the first time” and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties

+ Identify areas for process improvement within the roles function supporting continuous improvement

+ Aligns processes with S&OP to support long term capital and product supply decisions.

+ In collaboration with supply chain, finance, logistics, research & development, & marketing/sales, ensures security of supply and total delivered cost improvements in alignment with business goals.

+ Accesses and interprets subscription services intel (e.g. CMA, ICIS, ChemData, Chemformation).

+ Ability to gather market intelligence including ‘Should Cost’ analysis and all other factors to build a strategic material management plan; work closely with Category Managers to execute against the established plan

+ Ability to manage and lead at an operational level through force majeure/supply shortage issues and understands the management of sole sourced or market capacity shortage materials

+ Ability to manage projects and collaborate closely with Category Leads and Functional Teams

+ Expected to be a critical, strategic thinker to drive process improvements by developing and integrating best practices across multiple functions and strategic sourcing teams.

+ Collaborates with Supply Chain and Marketing to support security of supply strategies

+ Represent and Lead North America Procurement team during North America Critical Raw War Room Activity

+ Coordinate with Category Leads on management of Critical Raw War Room Activity to satisfactorily mitigate supply issue

+ Drive strategy to mitigate Security of Supply related issues due to Sole/Single Source supply security concerns

+ Manage Sole/Single Source supply security mitigation projects

+ Lead regular Procurement Supply Security Meetings documenting Force Majeures, Supplier Turn arounds, follow through with actions plans due to ‘Act’s of God (Hurricanes), etc., and communicate to Central Planning up to and including business units impacted

+ Drive elimination of Risky Raw Materials up to and including coordination with Central Planning and Marketing teams for alignment regarding the mitigation plans

+ Manage Alternate Supplier Approvals for Sole Source/Security of Supply issues

+ Manage Procurement Waiver approvals due to Security of Supply related issues

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in engineering, chemistry, or related business degree

+ 5 years minimum experience in Procurement

+ Chemical industry experience

+ Proven track record of supply partnering productivity savings and successful procurement strategies

+ SAP Experience

+ _Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role_

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Specific industry knowledge and relationships in Solvents and/or Surfactants or related chemistries in the Oil/Gas market

Competencies:

+ Proven track record as a Strategic thinker

+ Ability to Lead by example with minimal guidance/instruction

+ Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations

+ Clear presenter / communicator

+ Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills

+ Exceptional verbal and written communication

About Us:

ChampionXis now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators,that’sbeen our mission fornearly acentury.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators,that’sbeen our mission fornearly acentury. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

For more news and information, visit SLB.com

Follow us on Facebookat @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn:SLBGlobal, or Instagramat @SLBGlobal.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

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Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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