Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Baker Hughes • US-TX-10575 Red Bluff Road, TX

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About The Position

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in over 120 countries. Our Industrial Energy Technology team delivers industry‑leading products and services that optimize energy production and processing. We partner with customers across the value chain to improve productivity, enhance efficiency, and reduce operational costs. As a Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement, you are managing the end-to-end buying process for a defined set of goods. You are applying sourcing policies, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring alignment with specifications and budgets. You are driving procurement execution, resolving issues, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations. You are contributing to projects, influencing sourcing strategies, and driving improvements in procurement processes within a complex organizational environment.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Have minimum 3 years of experience in Buying, Procurement, or Sourcing, preferably in Oil & Gas or a similar industrial sector.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence others.
• Have experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have strong problem identification and solution skills.
• Have strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
• This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders and following up on execution with suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving issues related to delivery, quality, and scheduling.
• Updating ERP systems and ensuring accurate procurement data management.
• Advising functional managers and cross-functional teams on sourcing processes and procedures.
• Communicating with stakeholders to resolve complex procurement challenges.
• Leading medium-sized sourcing projects or contributing significantly to larger initiatives.
• Supporting implementation of sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Driving improvements in procurement processes and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
• 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 subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

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