Sourcing Initiatives Lead - Houston, TX/Aberdeen, UK

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

15d

About The Position

SAP Ariba Systems & Procurement Projects Analyst Driving Procurement Excellence Through Digital Platforms, Governance, and Project Delivery Optimizing Source‑to‑Pay Performance Through System Expertise and Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Procurement organization plays a critical role in enabling business performance by delivering efficient, compliant, and value‑driven source‑to-pay processes. With a strong focus on digital transformation and operational excellence, the team leverages leading procurement technologies such as SAP Ariba to enhance supplier collaboration, financial control, and business agility. Fuel your passion The SAP Ariba Systems & Procurement Projects Analyst supports the effective operation and continuous improvement of procurement systems and initiatives across the organization. This role provides functional system support, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure SAP Ariba solutions are stable, optimized, and aligned with evolving business needs. By combining system expertise with strong project management capabilities, the role enables consistent, high‑quality procurement delivery and successful adoption of new tools and processes.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience supporting SAP Ariba solutions combined with proven project management experience.
• Have a strong understanding of end‑to‑end procurement and source‑to‑pay processes, including systems integration concepts.
• Have excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to translate business needs into system solutions.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective engagement with both technical teams and business users.
• Have proficiency in MS365 applications and project management tools.
• Have strong expertise in the Power Platform, including back‑end development and configuration of Power BI, Power Apps, and related solutions.
• Have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a structured, deadline‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing day‑to‑day functional support for SAP Ariba modules, including Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, and Supplier Management, ensuring reliable and efficient system operation.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system issues, partnering with internal IT teams and external vendors to drive timely and effective resolutions.
• Maintaining and administering system configurations, user roles, permissions, and master data in line with governance and compliance requirements.
• Monitoring system performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and recommending enhancements to optimize procurement processes and user experience.
• Developing and delivering user training sessions, job aids, and user guides to support adoption and effective use of SAP Ariba solutions.
• Leading and managing procurement‑related projects, including system upgrades, process improvements, and new module implementations.
• Developing project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams across procurement, sourcing, finance, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Tracking project progress, managing risks and dependencies, and providing clear status updates to stakeholders.
• Supporting change management activities to facilitate smooth transitions and sustained adoption of new systems and processes.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level