Sourcing Lead - Senior Sourcing Lead
Houston, TX, US, 77032
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Job Duties
- Under broad direction, leads and supports sourcing activities for multiple PSL's, Manufacturing facilities, categories, and/or field operations.
- Leads, facilitates, and implements sourcing activities through a combination of tactical and strategic sourcing initiatives particular to the needs and environment in which these activities occur.
- Provides input and compliance to all Halliburton policies and procedures; including those associated with International Trade Compliance.
- Participates in and supports category management activities globally, as appropriate.
- Serves as the facilitation point between regional sourcing teams, PSLs, and other Supply Chain (Procurement, Materials & Logistics, Manufacturing, etc.) internal customers, when required, to ensure proper benefits, timelines, and deliverables are met.
- Contributes to assessment of current risk factors & market situations (geo-political, currency, etc.) and identification of opportunities.
- Contributes to detailed planning and execution of improvement actions with users and suppliers.
Additional Job Duties
- Leads analyst development initiatives, providing coaching, skill‑building, and structured progression for sourcing talent.
- Supports and actively participates in University Affairs activities, including student engagement, early-career development initiatives, pipeline building, and representation of Halliburton at external academic events.
- Leads or coordinates vendor visits, supplier engagement sessions, and on‑site evaluations, ensuring strong supplier relationships and alignment with sourcing strategies.
- Supports Hall activities and internal outreach efforts to enhance collaboration, communication, and visibility of sourcing initiatives across the PSLs and functions.
- Drives Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, leveraging Lean/Six Sigma tools where appropriate to optimize sourcing processes, cycle times, cost performance, stakeholder experience, and cross‑functional alignment.
- Oversees and facilitates training deployment for the organization related to sourcing processes, systems, tools, and best practices, ensuring consistent adoption and capability development across supply chain teams.
- Participates in, or leads where appropriate, enterprise projects and cross‑functional initiatives tied to Supply Chain transformation, technology adoption, or organizational capability uplift.
Qualifications
- Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline and a minimum of 3- 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management activities / experience; MBA desirable.
- Must have the skill sets and ability to interface across the entire enterprise (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, PM&L, Trade Compliance, Accounting, etc.).
- Capability of understanding technical documentation and standards (machine drawings, material specifications and classifications, etc.) is required.
- Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.
- SAP knowledge preferred.
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Sourcing Lead, or Senior Sourcing Lead.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 205884
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Supply Chain Mgmt
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
Job Segment:
Logistics, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Manager, Lean Six Sigma, Operations, Management