Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Are you a Sourcing Specialist looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to help shape and implement regional sourcing strategies for a global company?

Join our Valves Team!

Our Industrial Energy Technology team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity.

Partner with the best

To manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, and interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Positions requiring thorough understanding, application, and mastery of approaches, theories, methodologies, and application in a concrete organizational context.

As a Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement, you will be responsible for:

Partnering with the Customer Service and Engineering team during customer quotation and the New Part Creation (NPC) process. Measure and hold suppliers accountable for timely responsiveness on Request for Quotes (RFQs)
Interacting with the Global Commodity Leaders (GCLs) and participating during strategy creation for all major categories for the site
When needed, create and follow-up on non-standard Purchase Orders (POs); such as Blanket POs, Letter of Intents (LOIs), Contract Life Cycle Management, etc.
Obtaining the latest price list from the Strategic Sourcing team and communicating with the Procurement Buyers and Customer Service teams
Creating and maintaining accurate Purchase Info Records (PIRs). Manage New Supplier Add and maintain updated supplier information in all systems used at the site
Partnering with Materials Planning and Manufacturing while defining Make Buyingand Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) strategies. Support on Material Synchronization/alignment to meet the quarterly and annual business goals

Required Qualifications

Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Sourcing).
Have 3-4 years of experience in Buying-Procurement, Engineering, or Materials Planning relating to Valves and Oil and Gas Industry
Experience in the Valves, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing experience
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required for this role
Strong working knowledge of SAP, Ariba, ThoughtSpot, and similar Data Analytics tools
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead cross-functional teams and meetings
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Lead and implement Lean /Six Sigma initiatives

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

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.

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.