Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Job description

Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement Are you passionate about leading high-value commercial proposals? Do you thrive in cross-functional leadership roles? Partnering with the Best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide. Fueling Your Passion To manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. This position requires thorough understanding and application of approaches, theories, methodologies and application in a concrete organizational context. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for: Placing and follow-up on Purchase Orders (PO). Managing relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Managing problems and schedule changes. Update ERP. Advising functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures in the field. Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered. Contributing to projects as a team member or leading small projects. Working goals typically take 3-6 months to complete and the time horizon for results/impact is typically 2-12 months after the event. To be successful in this role you will: 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 a minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Buying-Procurement in the Chemical Industry. Have experience with supplier negotiations with a successful outcome. Have strong work ethics and ability to work under pressure Have strong interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills Work Environment This role is hybrid, with the expectation of 3 days at the office. 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. Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels. Working for you Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future. What 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 This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time. 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