Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
We have an immediate need for an Associate Procurement Representative based in Dubai, UAE and be part of our digital transformation journey. This role is expected to partner closely with our global and regional procurement teams, Global Finance Shared Service Center, department buyers for source to pay activities including but not limited to vendor onboarding, material pricing, purchase requisition to purchase order conversion, manage invoice disputes, and serves as a subject matter expert in either processes, systems or compliance. This role will also be actively engaged in the testing and execution of the future Source to Pay process environment, collaborate with suppliers to create punch out or hosted catalogs, convert PR to PO for materials and services not covered by catalogs, train end users on the current and future procurement processes 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.
Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s). These grassroots, employee-led groups are open to anyone in the organization and allow employees to come together to explore common interests and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace within the organization.
Access to multiple knowledge sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and engagement.
What You Will Do:
Follow safety policies to provide a safe workplace for all employees and supports the guiding principles of Goal Zero to continually improve the plant’s safety, health and environmental performance, security, design, development, manufacture, storage, marketing, distribution, use and ultimate safe disposal of chemical products. Drive culture of safety; Report safety observations / incidents.
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, in our drive continuous improvement.
Set up and maintain outline agreements globally in line with the requirements of sourcing team.
Clear understanding of the broad range of all Source to Pay business processes and systems including their relationships to other functional areas.
Investigate, resolve and release blocked invoices within SLAs to ensure prompt payment to suppliers.
Applies appropriate data cleansing tools to review and audit Procurement data; research potential duplicate records; maintain the vendor master data as per the standards.
Utilizes the appropriate application tools and available resources to manage workload and complete assigned duties ensuring commitments are delivered on time.
Assist in resolution of supplier issues. Work with all functions in resolution of billing discrepancies, shipment conditions accuracy etc.
Apply knowledge of processes and related systems to assist in identifying, assessing and resolving issues and problems.
Complete and monitor reports like compliance monitoring, invoice dispute resolutions etc.
Develop and execute action plans, take appropriate action to correct errors and implement changes to stop errors from occurring.
Participate in special projects as directed including automation and process improvements.
Document process workflows and procedures.
Identify systemic issues and recommend process improvements; integrate updates of procurement requirements into department processes.
Work with key stakeholders (legal, compliance, Finance, IT & Digital Teams) to design, build, transform, and operationalize solutions supported by emerging technologies such as AI, RPA, source to pay platforms.
Assist the stakeholders in the procure to pay process, including PR/PO creation, issue resolutions and any other issues arising in the process.
Understand risks and controls in their area of expertise, manage all compliance related procurement business processes including – internal/external SOX or ISO audits.
Key Behaviors and Competencies:
Ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams in global locations.
Demonstrate integrity and is widely trusted and respected.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, ability to use data and metrics.
Significant experience on Procure to Pay processes and continuous improvement.
Experience in identifying and implementing procurement operational and process efficiency.
Advanced problem-solving skills with data and systems.
Strong Experience in SAP in a procurement or shared services environment.
Experience with a source to pay platform like GEP, SAP Ariba is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field
3 years of relevant work experience in procurement or account payables.
Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures.
Advanced S4 Hana / MM Module knowledge.
Advanced Source to Pay Portal knowledge.
Advanced problem-solving skills within data and systems. Takes appropriate action to correct errors and implement changes in processes to stop errors from occurring.
Execute department procedures and develop ways to automate transaction activity.
Stay abreast of emerging technology, process trends and methodologies and seek out innovative technologies to provide solutions that improve productivity, workflow, production, efficiency & effectiveness.
Key facilitator acting as a bridge between the stakeholders and IT / Digital Teams.
Advanced excel, working knowledge of Power BI and MS Office.
Strong ability to problem solves and exhibit critical thinking skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and internal customers.
Experience with managing and delivering multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to details and ability to multi-task.
About Us:
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. 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.
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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.