Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Sets up, processes, tracks, expedites, and manages purchase requisitions and orders throughout their lifecycles.
• Drives procurement execution by expediting orders to meet delivery schedules, internal customer requirements, and operational objectives.
• Acts as the primary liaison with suppliers.
• Supports Quality Assurance requirements by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to address quality issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Obtains and evaluates supplier quotations and selects suppliers based on performance, cost, and commercial considerations.
• Identifies and supports cost-reduction and lead-time improvement initiatives through supplier collaboration, sourcing strategies, and procurement data analysis.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and supply agreements in a firm, professional, and diplomatic manner.
• Analyzes and resolves invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Supports inventory control and goods receiving activities.
• Supports supplier qualification and performance processes, including participation in vendor audits and maintenance of approved supplier lists, in coordination with Quality and Supply Chain.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Production Planning, and Quality to ensure material compatibility, availability, and compliance with design and technical standards.
• Maintains accurate and organized procurement records and documentation.
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Supports import and temporary export processes for international repairs in coordination with Trade Compliance and regional procurement teams.
• Attends supplier and supply chain review meetings.
• Represents the organization professionally with suppliers.
• Supports new product introductions and engineering changes by aligning procurement activities with development and manufacturing timelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred, or 2-4 years of progressive procurement experience.
• CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or similar professional certifications preferred.
• Complies with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Competitive Benefits

• 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 are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• 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 at 2 times your annual salary (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.