Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying / Procurement

Driving Procurement Excellence Through Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships
Do you enjoy working in a fastpaced, procurementdriven environment?

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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. Our Supply Chain and Procurement organization plays a critical role in enabling business success by ensuring costeffective sourcing, supplier reliability, and operational excellence.

By applying robust sourcing strategies and building strong supplier partnerships, the team supports business continuity while optimizing cost, quality, and compliance across the organization.

Fuel your passion

The Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement manages the endtoend buying process for a defined set of goods, serving as the key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role applies sourcing policies, ensures compliance with specifications and budgets, and drives effective supplier execution.

Through strong procurement expertise, problemsolving capabilities, and crossfunctional collaboration, the Lead Sourcing Specialist contributes to operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within the supply chain.

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

• Managing the buying process for assigned commodities or goods in alignment with sourcing policies and business requirements

• Creating, placing, and following up on purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely and accurate execution

• Managing supplier relationships to support PO fulfillment, resolve issues, and handle schedule changes

• Acting as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding specifications, pricing, and delivery commitments

• Updating and maintaining accurate data within the ERP system

• Advising functional managers and crossfunctional teams on procurement approaches, processes, and best practices

• Leading communication with colleagues and the business to resolve complex sourcing and supply issues

• Serving as a project leader for mediumsized projects or as a key contributor to larger, crossfunctional initiatives

• Delivering measurable results within defined timelines, typically with work cycles of 3-6 months and impact horizons of 2-12 months

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 or Procurement

• Have a strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, procurement processes, and supplier management

• Be able to manage multiple procurement activities while meeting deadlines and business priorities

Desired characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Welldeveloped interpersonal and leadership capabilities

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams or initiatives

• Proven experience leading projects of moderate scope and impact

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Effective problemidentification and solution skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning abilities

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone works best in different ways. In this role, we offer flexible working hours, allowing you to balance business needs with personal productivity.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, where individuals are empowered to grow, contribute, and bring their authentic selves to work.

Working for you

At Baker Hughes, we reward those who embrace change and drive results. By joining our team, you can expect:

• Contemporary worklife balance policies and wellbeing initiatives

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• 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.