Commodity Lead

Baker Hughes Company; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Financial programmes

Wellbeing activities

Contemporary work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commodity Lead to drive sourcing strategy within defined categories and projects. You will own category plans, optimize supplier performance and lead negotiations to deliver value for the business.

The role requires 3–5 years in sourcing or category management, a business degree and MCIPS or equivalent, with a hybrid work setup offering two days per week from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business required or equivalent. MCIPS accreditation preferred or in progress.
• 3–5 years of experience in sourcing or category management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Category Management: Own and drive spend categories with strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Supplier Selection & Contracting: Lead supplier selection, negotiate terms, and manage contracts.
• Requisition & Order: Convert requisitions to POs and track orders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Align procurement strategies with internal needs.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain supplier performance and value.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor trends and risks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Cost Management: Identify cost savings and value creation opportunities.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure procurement activities meet policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing / category management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MCIPS accreditation

Job description

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 revolutionised energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritise 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 programmes
• 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 energise and inspire you! The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Experienced Professional - Buying/Procurement.

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionised energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges.

We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.