Overview

Lead Procurement Specialist role at Baker Hughes

Are you a Lead Sourcing Specialist looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy being part of a successful team? Join our team. We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Innovating in the energy industry, our subsea and surface pressure capabilities are industry leading.

Responsibilities

• Providing end-to-end procurement support for a defined set of complex direct materials or services.
• Applying sourcing policies and interfacing between supplier, entity, and internal stakeholders regarding specifications, budgets, and schedules.
• Supporting the Regional Procurement Leader with team KPIs, procurement initiatives and operational objectives.
• Obtaining quotes, placing and following up on POs.
• Managing supplier relationships for PO execution, handling problems and schedule changes, and updating ERP and internal stakeholders.
• Defining and improving sourcing strategies at business or plant level; may include communication management to regional business teams.
• Developing and distributing departmental reports to support internal KPIs and operational schedules.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders for PO execution and budget savings.
• Communicating changes and resolving problems as required.
• Supporting department resource planning and strategic initiatives; delegating tasks and setting priorities as needed.
• Supporting department training including process, systems, and onboarding.
• Advising functional managers or other functions on approaches, processes, and procedures in their own field.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about approaches and methods for solving complex problems.
• Contributing to projects as a team member or leading small projects; typical work goals take 3–6 months to complete with impact over 2–12 months after the event.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Demonstrate proven experience in Sourcing / Procurement.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

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. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns. One of our core values is collaboration; whilst flexible work options are available, there is a benefit to having teams co-located in one of our offices across the UK.

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 health and well-being, 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. We value those who embrace change with a package that reflects 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 providing solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and operating in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services make energy safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Equal Opportunity

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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