Lead Sourcing Specialist

Would you like the opportunity to be responsible for business growth?

Would you like to be part of a new era?

Join our Team

At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear. We take energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Partner with the best

As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. You will ensure to achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.

This position is open for pipelining purposes for an expected opening

As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Manage all RFQs for a manufacturing or service site. Getting competitive offers while achieving the defined Deflation KPIs.
• Contribute in executing and implementation of Sourcing defined strategy for each commodity or Supplier.
• Work towards achieving specific defined KPIs set by product line.
• Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement. Manage claims. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. This may also include purchasing activities.
• Detects and signals flaws in approaches, methods, procedures and processes and suggests improvements.
• Handles communication with direct colleagues and the business about data gathering and analysis.
• Negotiating best cost & delivery, with suppliers; place and follow up on PO’s for assigned commodities.
• Managing effective working relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Managing problems and schedule changes to ensure on time delivery.
• Updating ERP to ensure accurate planning.
• Developing new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting.
• Balancing both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost and lead time reduction.
• Working together with high level individuals within the business.
• Working with Commodity Buyers on technical and commercial developments to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge
  
  
  

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. (Engineering is preferred).
• Have a minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing/procurement in the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of Ariba and SAP is an advantage.
• Have strong oral and written communication as well as interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Have effective problem identification and solution skills as well as proven analytical and organizational ability.
  
  
  

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
  
  
  

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
  
  
  

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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