About this role
National Oilwell Varco, L.P. seeks a Global Fabrication Category Manager to oversee the migration of roughly 4,500 unique fabrication items as Mexicali operations wind down. The role will design and execute sourcing strategies, qualify new suppliers, establish welding procedure specifications, and coordinate fabrication, welding, painting, and related processes while partnering with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams. After the transition, the manager will continue to deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and expand local fabrication capabilities in line with NOV’s localization goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or similar field. MBA or other post graduate training/certifications such as APICS or CPIM preferred.
- 10 years combined experience and education in Procurement or Supply Chain Management in a global, multi-site environment, preferably with experience in dealing with suppliers.
- Must be skilled in project management with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Experience developing or implementing WPSs and welding-related quality requirements.
- Knowledge of supplier quality systems, manufacturing standards, and process qualification.
- Experience supporting localization, regionalization, or supply-base development initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP, sourcing, supplier-performance, and cost-analysis tools.
- Experience working in the oil and gas, energy, industrial equipment, or heavy manufacturing industries is preferred