What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buying/Procurement position at Baker Hughes?
Do you enjoy coordinating purchasing activities and building strong relationships with suppliers?
Are you passionate about supporting operations through accurate data, timely ordering, and strong organizational skills?
Join our Team!
Baker Hughes company is a global leader in assessing the reliability of critical assets for the energy and process industries. We use advanced technology, engineering expertise, and high‑performance systems to help customers improve uptime, performance, and equipment life. Our operations rely on strong purchasing, supplier coordination, and administrative support to ensure seamless project execution.
Partnering with the best
As a Buying/Procurement, you are creating, sending, and following up on purchase orders while coordinating with suppliers on RFQs, onboarding, and delivery status. You are managing priorities, resolving issues, updating data in the ERP system, and ensuring smooth communication with AP and accounting teams. You are contributing to daily office operations, supporting administrative tasks, and documenting procedures to improve workflow efficiency. You are playing a key role in supporting projects and ensuring accurate and timely procurement.
As a Buyer, you are responsible for:
To be successful in this role you will:
We are recognizing that everyone is different and the way people want to work is varying. In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.
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 but generally 8-5 in the office.
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 must 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 to Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment in order to provide the highest standard of service.
Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position. The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Professional - M&A placeholder
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.
R161880
Are you passionate about supporting operations through accurate data, timely ordering, and strong organizational skills?
Join our Team!
Baker Hughes company is a global leader in assessing the reliability of critical assets for the energy and process industries. We use advanced technology, engineering expertise, and high‑performance systems to help customers improve uptime, performance, and equipment life. Our operations rely on strong purchasing, supplier coordination, and administrative support to ensure seamless project execution.
Partnering with the best
As a Buying/Procurement, you are creating, sending, and following up on purchase orders while coordinating with suppliers on RFQs, onboarding, and delivery status. You are managing priorities, resolving issues, updating data in the ERP system, and ensuring smooth communication with AP and accounting teams. You are contributing to daily office operations, supporting administrative tasks, and documenting procedures to improve workflow efficiency. You are playing a key role in supporting projects and ensuring accurate and timely procurement.
As a Buyer, you are responsible for:
- Creating, sending, and following up on purchase orders.
- Working with suppliers on RFQs, onboarding, PO delivery dates, and completion updates.
- Managing priorities, resolving problems, and adjusting deliveries as needed.
- Using and updating supplier and procurement data in the ERP system.
- Coordinating with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues.
- Suggesting process improvements and documenting procedures.
- Communicating with colleagues and accounting regarding PO and parts status.
- Contributing to office projects and processes as part of the daily team.
- Performing and assisting with general administrative tasks.
- Carrying out other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience in purchasing, preferably with electronics, and experience working with suppliers.
- Have advanced computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Have strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.
- Have the ability to work independently and multi‑task effectively.
- Have the ability to work under stringent deadlines with strong organizational skills.
- Have strong problem‑solving abilities.
We are recognizing that everyone is different and the way people want to work is varying. In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.
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 but generally 8-5 in the office.
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 must 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 to Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment in order to provide the highest standard of service.
- 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
Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position. The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Professional - M&A placeholder
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.
R161880
Salary : $68,410 - $127,200