Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineering (M/F/D)

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.

Partner with the best.

Partner with the best

As a Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineering, you will act as the principal liaison for all quality-related matters pertaining to supplier-delivered products. This position requires close cooperation with key departments such as Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics. Your primary goal will be to drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, thereby minimizing defects and reducing costs related to quality issues. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing and strengthening the supply base to align with business requirements.

As a Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineering, you will be responsible for:

• Support the identification, scouting, and selection of potential new suppliers

• Qualify suppliers according to company standards

• Conduct periodic audits to verify and ensure compliance with company requirements

• Lead suppliers in executing root cause analysis (RCA) for defects and support the development of robust corrective actions (CA)

• Review the results of on-the-job inspections in accordance with Quality Control Plans

• Assist suppliers with Deviation Request (SDR) management

• Manage supplier-related Non-Conformity Records (NCR)

• Provide technical support to the buyer, engineering team, or BOM team to effectively manage purchasing needs

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or minimum 5 years of work experience in quality, engineering or testing department

• Be able to read and understand technical drawings and specification

• Be fluent in English and Italian

• Be proficient in PC and office software

• Be able to travel frequently

• Awareness of quality system requirements and ISO9001

• Knowledge of welding techniques, NDT method, surface preparation and painting

• Effective problem-solving abilities

• Knowledge of Turbo machinery products. (Gas/steam turbine, Compressor)

• Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies

• NCA/RCA leader

• Strong negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills

• Highly motivated and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Attitude to set aggressive targets and challenge the status quo

• Strong communication skills, both internally with different functions and externally with suppliers

• Structured, data-driven mindset. Intellectual rigor, accuracy, and proactivity

• Ability to deliver results, meet deadlines, and learn quickly

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. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit in 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

The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 43,600 To 70,000. The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay.