Commodity Lead

Baker Hughes; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Ibrido; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Baker Hughes is seeking a Commodity Lead to drive sourcing activities within defined categories, optimize costs, and lead supplier performance improvements. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to align category plans with business goals and deliver value across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years' experience in sourcing or category management, a Bachelor's degree in Business, and MCIPS accreditation or is working towards it.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business is required.
• MCIPS accreditation or working towards (US equivalent) is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in sourcing or category management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Mansioni

• Owning and managing assigned spend categories, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Leading supplier selection processes, negotiating terms, and managing contracts.
• Converting internal requisitions into purchase orders in line with policy.
• Monitoring orders, following up with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve delays.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance and value delivery.
• Conducting quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers to assess performance and identify improvements.
• Monitoring market trends to inform sourcing decisions and competitiveness.
• Driving cost savings and value creation through negotiations and supplier collaboration.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations; managing supplier risks.
• Maintaining accurate records of supplier communications, quotations, and orders.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business

MCIPS accreditation (or working towards)

Descrizione del lavoro

Commodity Lead

Are you passionate about strategic sourcing and supplier management

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global leader in energy technology, transforming the energy landscape through our cutting-edge solutions and market-leading business segments. With over a century of expertise and operations in more than 120 countries, we are driving the future of energy-making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.

Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future.

Fuel your passion

As a Commodity Lead, you will lead sourcing activities within a defined categories and projects, driving supplier performance and cost optimization. You will support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with category plans and business objectives.

As a Commodity Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Category Management: Owning and managing assigned spend categories, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Supplier Selection & Contracting: Leading supplier selection processes, negotiate commercial terms, and manage contract creation, execution, and compliance.
• Requisition Management: Converting internal purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Order Tracking: Monitoring open orders and proactively, follow up with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve any delays or issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, align procurement strategies, and ensure category plans support operational goals.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance, innovation, and value delivery.
• Performance Monitoring: Conducting quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers to assess performance, address issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Market Intelligence: Monitoring market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform sourcing decisions and ensure competitiveness.
• Cost Management: Driving cost savings and value creation initiatives through effective negotiation and supplier collaboration.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations, managing risks within the supply base.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of supplier communications, quotations, and order confirmations.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have Bachelor's degree in Business.
• Hold MCIPS accreditation or working towards or US equivalent
• Have 3-5 years of experience in sourcing or category management.
• Have strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Work in a way that works for you

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 hybrid working with flexibility of two days per week working from home while meeting the needs of the business.

Working with us

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.

Working for you

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

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients

• Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Experienced Professional - Buying/Procurement

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. 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.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress

• Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.