supplier manager

upplier Manager – Client Nominated Suppliers

Role Purpose

The Supplier Manager is the single focal point for Client Nominated Suppliers , accountable for ensuring

supplier delivery performance supports SLB production requirements and Client commitments.

The role operates in a complex supply model where the Client negotiates commercial terms and places purchase

orders directly with suppliers, while SLB is responsible for delivery execution and production continuity. With

limited direct commercial leverage, the Supplier Manager must build strong relationships, influence effectively,

anticipate risks and drive solutions.

The objective is to move supplier management from reactive expediting to proactive delivery assurance, risk

prevention and strategic collaboration , protecting SLB's operational performance and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Supplier Delivery Performance: Ensure Client Nominated Suppliers deliver materials in line with

SLB production requirements and Client commitments; proactively manage shortages, delays, capacity

constraints and recovery actions.

• Protect Production & Profitability: Identify root causes of supply disruption and implement effective

corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring issues, minimize red money , protect production

continuity and safeguard profit margin.

• Lead Supplier Relationships: Build strong, trust - based supplier relationships to influence priorities and

improve performance despite limited contractual and commercial leverage.

• Manage Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the key interface across the Client, suppliers and SLB functions,

aligning priorities, expectations, responsibilities and escalation actions.

• Drive Performance & Risk Management: Establish appropriate supplier KPIs, governance, early - warning

mechanisms and recovery plans to improve delivery reliability and prevent production impact.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify systemic supply - chain weaknesses and implement sustainable

solutions that improve resilience, execution capability and Client experience.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Service & Results - Driven Mindset

Ability to balance a strong service mindset toward the internal key stakeholders, c lients and suppliers with

the determination and accountability required to deliver business results.

• Influencing & Communication

Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive outcomes across multiple

organizations without relying on formal authority or commercial leverage.

• Stakeholder & Relationship Management

Strong ability to build trust, manage competing priorities and create alignment across Client, supplier and

internal stakeholders.

• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes, think creatively and develop practical

solutions to complex supply challenges.

• Execution Excellence

High attention to detail, strong ownership and disciplined follow - through, with the ability to manage

multiple priorities in a fast - paced, high - pressure environment.

• Supply Chain Expertise

Strong understanding of supplier performance, production planning, material availability, delivery

management, supply risk and supplier recovery.