What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement position at Baker Hughes?
Do you enjoy managing procurement processes and building strong supplier relationships to drive operational success?
Are you passionate about implementing sourcing strategies and improving buying efficiency in a global environment?
Join our Team!
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in over 120 countries. Our Industrial Energy Technology team delivers industry‑leading products and services that optimize energy production and processing. We partner with customers across the value chain to improve productivity, enhance efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
Partnering with the Best
As a Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement, you are managing the end-to-end buying process for a defined set of goods. You are applying sourcing policies, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring alignment with specifications and budgets. You are driving procurement execution, resolving issues, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations. You are contributing to projects, influencing sourcing strategies, and driving improvements in procurement processes within a complex organizational environment.
As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you are being responsible for:
To be successful in this role you will:
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. We know we are better when our teams feel supported, engaged, and empowered. We invest in the well‑being of our workforce, provide opportunities for growth, and build leaders who bring out the best in others.
Working For You
At Baker Hughes, we reward those who embrace change and contribute to our ongoing success. You can expect:
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.
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: Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
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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Are you passionate about implementing sourcing strategies and improving buying efficiency in a global environment?
Join our Team!
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in over 120 countries. Our Industrial Energy Technology team delivers industry‑leading products and services that optimize energy production and processing. We partner with customers across the value chain to improve productivity, enhance efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
Partnering with the Best
As a Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement, you are managing the end-to-end buying process for a defined set of goods. You are applying sourcing policies, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring alignment with specifications and budgets. You are driving procurement execution, resolving issues, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations. You are contributing to projects, influencing sourcing strategies, and driving improvements in procurement processes within a complex organizational environment.
As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you are being responsible for:
- Placing purchase orders and following up on execution with suppliers.
- Managing supplier relationships and resolving issues related to delivery, quality, and scheduling.
- Updating ERP systems and ensuring accurate procurement data management.
- Advising functional managers and cross-functional teams on sourcing processes and procedures.
- Communicating with stakeholders to resolve complex procurement challenges.
- Leading medium-sized sourcing projects or contributing significantly to larger initiatives.
- Supporting implementation of sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Driving improvements in procurement processes and operational efficiency.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Have minimum 3 years of experience in Buying, Procurement, or Sourcing, preferably in Oil & Gas or a similar industrial sector.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence others.
- Have experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
- Have strong problem identification and solution skills.
- Have strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
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. We know we are better when our teams feel supported, engaged, and empowered. We invest in the well‑being of our workforce, provide opportunities for growth, and build leaders who bring out the best in others.
Working For You
At Baker Hughes, we reward those who embrace change and contribute to our ongoing success. 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.
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.
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: Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
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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