Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement

Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

The Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement is responsible for supporting the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories of goods and services in support of SP&S Product Lines Globally. This role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining compliance with sourcing policies, SOPs, and quality standards. The individual will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless purchase order execution, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

As a Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement you will also be responsible to: 

• Executing the buying process for assigned commodities in line with company sourcing policies and procedures as needed by product Line
• Creating, managing, and follow up on Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery
• Monitoring order status and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate records and updates within ERP systems
• Acting as the primary point of contact for suppliers on operational matters
• Tracking supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery
• Escalating and support resolution of supplier underperformance issues
• Collaborating with suppliers to manage schedule changes and ensure business continuity
• Supporting initiatives to achieve best value sourcing, balancing price, quality, and lead time
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Ensuring materials and services are delivered in alignment with business requirements
• Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Supporting KPI tracking and reporting for procurement performance
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function
• Working closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance, etc.) to understand requirements
• Communicating procurement status, risks, and mitigation actions clearly and proactively
• Supporting sourcing strategy execution aligned with business objectives

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic preferred), or a related field
• Have minimum 6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain and Experience in Oil and Gas industry. Subsea Equipment knowledge
• Have a Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Have supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Have a strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain fundamentals

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a problem-solving and analytical ability
• Have an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Have an attention to detail and process discipline
• Have a team-oriented with a proactive, self-driven mindset

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

 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

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect.

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