Company Overview
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
Equal Opportunity Employer Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.
Position Overview Global Supplier Performance Manager is responsible for driving a structured supplier governance and performance program across our global supply base. This role leads supplier performance management through robust KPIs, evaluations, QBR enablement, corrective action tracking, and escalation management, delivering measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost performance, compliance, and ESG outcomes.
The position partners with Sourcing/Category Managers, QHSE, Legal, Compliance, and the Vendor Master/ERP owner to define and continuously improve the global supplier management framework, including governance standards, supplier segmentation, risk/quality/compliance controls, audit readiness, and data‑driven decisioning. As the primary liaison for internal audit coordination and critical supplier onsite assessment governance, this role standardizes supplier management processes globally, builds organizational capability through training, and drives continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Onboarding Governance (ERP Activation):
Coordinate the design and implementation of a robust supplier onboarding workflow, aligning Procurement, Legal, QHSE, Compliance, and the Vendor Master/ERP owner to ensure contract validation, risk screening, quality requirements, and performance expectations are met prior to supplier activation.
Vendor Master Rules & Governance (Cross‑Functional):
Partner with the Vendor Master owner to define and continuously improve the governance rules for vendor creation/updates/extensions/deactivation and periodic re‑evaluation, ensuring supplier records remain aligned to contracts (MSA/SOW/pricing), legal entity/terms/tax/documentation, and required risk, quality, compliance, and ESG controls (sanctions/ethics, insurance, certifications), including renewal/expiration monitoring and cleanup criteria (duplicates/inactive/non‑compliant).
Supplier Evaluations & QBR Enablement:
Partner with Sourcing/Category Managers to evaluate suppliers and run QBRs using linked Vendor Master + performance data (KPIs, outcomes, corrective actions) to drive segmentation, governance decisions, escalations, and measurable improvement plans.
Critical Supplier Program & Onsite Assessments (QHSE):
Lead ongoing coordination with QHSE to maintain and continuously refine the definition of critical suppliers and the criteria/governance for onsite supplier assessments, ensuring alignment to risk, quality, operational criticality, and compliance requirements.
Process & Procedure Ownership:
Define, document, and maintain all processes and procedures related to global supply chain management, supplier performance, audits, and reviews, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and global standardization.
Internal Audit Management:
Serve as the primary liaison between internal audit and supply chain, coordinating with business units and countries, and managing the internal audit process.
ESG Integration:
Embed ESG principles into supplier management, with a focus on monitoring and reporting environmental impact, social responsibility, ethical practices, and governance compliance.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Procurement, Quality, Operations, Sustainability, and Legal teams to ensure cohesive and effective supplier management strategies.
Training & Capability Building:
Lead internal training on supplier performance management and best practices; serve as the internal subject matter expert.
Escalation & Issue Resolution:
Act as the primary escalation point for critical supplier performance issues, ensuring prompt resolution and sustained improvement.
Supplier Development:
Track key supplier performance and collaborate with Sourcing Managers to implement improvement strategies, enhancing service levels and contract compliance.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.
Position Overview Global Supplier Performance Manager is responsible for driving a structured supplier governance and performance program across our global supply base. This role leads supplier performance management through robust KPIs, evaluations, QBR enablement, corrective action tracking, and escalation management, delivering measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost performance, compliance, and ESG outcomes.
The position partners with Sourcing/Category Managers, QHSE, Legal, Compliance, and the Vendor Master/ERP owner to define and continuously improve the global supplier management framework, including governance standards, supplier segmentation, risk/quality/compliance controls, audit readiness, and data‑driven decisioning. As the primary liaison for internal audit coordination and critical supplier onsite assessment governance, this role standardizes supplier management processes globally, builds organizational capability through training, and drives continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Onboarding Governance (ERP Activation):
Coordinate the design and implementation of a robust supplier onboarding workflow, aligning Procurement, Legal, QHSE, Compliance, and the Vendor Master/ERP owner to ensure contract validation, risk screening, quality requirements, and performance expectations are met prior to supplier activation.
Vendor Master Rules & Governance (Cross‑Functional):
Partner with the Vendor Master owner to define and continuously improve the governance rules for vendor creation/updates/extensions/deactivation and periodic re‑evaluation, ensuring supplier records remain aligned to contracts (MSA/SOW/pricing), legal entity/terms/tax/documentation, and required risk, quality, compliance, and ESG controls (sanctions/ethics, insurance, certifications), including renewal/expiration monitoring and cleanup criteria (duplicates/inactive/non‑compliant).
Supplier Evaluations & QBR Enablement:
Partner with Sourcing/Category Managers to evaluate suppliers and run QBRs using linked Vendor Master + performance data (KPIs, outcomes, corrective actions) to drive segmentation, governance decisions, escalations, and measurable improvement plans.
Critical Supplier Program & Onsite Assessments (QHSE):
Lead ongoing coordination with QHSE to maintain and continuously refine the definition of critical suppliers and the criteria/governance for onsite supplier assessments, ensuring alignment to risk, quality, operational criticality, and compliance requirements.
Process & Procedure Ownership:
Define, document, and maintain all processes and procedures related to global supply chain management, supplier performance, audits, and reviews, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and global standardization.
Internal Audit Management:
Serve as the primary liaison between internal audit and supply chain, coordinating with business units and countries, and managing the internal audit process.
ESG Integration:
Embed ESG principles into supplier management, with a focus on monitoring and reporting environmental impact, social responsibility, ethical practices, and governance compliance.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Procurement, Quality, Operations, Sustainability, and Legal teams to ensure cohesive and effective supplier management strategies.
Training & Capability Building:
Lead internal training on supplier performance management and best practices; serve as the internal subject matter expert.
Escalation & Issue Resolution:
Act as the primary escalation point for critical supplier performance issues, ensuring prompt resolution and sustained improvement.
Supplier Development:
Track key supplier performance and collaborate with Sourcing Managers to implement improvement strategies, enhancing service levels and contract compliance.
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