Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in over 120 countries. The Industrial Energy Technology team delivers industry-leading products and services that optimize energy production and processing. They devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction, with industry-leading subsea and surface pressure capabilities. The company manufactures innovative, market-leading sub-sea production systems for the Oil and Gas market for offshore facilities. As a Lead Procurement Specialist, you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods, applying sourcing policy and interfacing between suppliers and the entity regarding specifications and budgets.

Requirements

• Considerable experience within direct sourcing, procurement and supply chain.
• Experience in SAP/ Oracle
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Established interpersonal and leadership skills
• Current work authorization in the country of employment

Nice To Haves

• Preferably within a Manufacturing or Engineering, Oil and Gas Business.

Responsibilities

• Managing PO, from RFQ (request for quote), negotiation, PO placement, maintenance and follow up/fulfillment.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Manage problems and schedule changes.
• Update ERP.
• Advising Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered.
• Contributing to projects as a team member or leading small strategic projects.

Benefits

• 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
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed