Buying/Procurement

Baker Hughes•Olympia, WA

1d•$68,410 - $127,200

About The Position

Baker Hughes company is a global leader in assessing the reliability of critical assets for the energy and process industries. We use advanced technology, engineering expertise, and high‑performance systems to help customers improve uptime, performance, and equipment life. Our operations rely on strong purchasing, supplier coordination, and administrative support to ensure seamless project execution. As a Buying/Procurement, you are creating, sending, and following up on purchase orders while coordinating with suppliers on RFQs, onboarding, and delivery status. You are managing priorities, resolving issues, updating data in the ERP system, and ensuring smooth communication with AP and accounting teams. You are contributing to daily office operations, supporting administrative tasks, and documenting procedures to improve workflow efficiency. You are playing a key role in supporting projects and ensuring accurate and timely procurement.

Requirements

Have experience in purchasing, preferably with electronics, and experience working with suppliers.
Have advanced computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
Have strong oral and written communication skills.
Have strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.
Have the ability to work independently and multi‑task effectively.
Have the ability to work under stringent deadlines with strong organizational skills.
Have strong problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Creating, sending, and following up on purchase orders.
Working with suppliers on RFQs, onboarding, PO delivery dates, and completion updates.
Managing priorities, resolving problems, and adjusting deliveries as needed.
Using and updating supplier and procurement data in the ERP system.
Coordinating with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues.
Suggesting process improvements and documenting procedures.
Communicating with colleagues and accounting regarding PO and parts status.
Contributing to office projects and processes as part of the daily team.
Performing and assisting with general administrative tasks.
Carrying out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment in order to provide the highest standard of service.
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.
You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position. The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.
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.

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