EPC Sourcing Lead

Baker Hughes Company; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Competitive financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an EPC Sourcing Lead to drive sourcing strategies and supplier engagement for complex projects in energy and industrial sectors.

You will lead RFIs/RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement of major equipment and subcontracted services, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Strong experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management.
• Experience leading sourcing activities within EPC, Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Construction, Utilities, or Industrial markets.
• Proven success managing high-value supplier contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Experience coordinating between customer requirements and internal objectives.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor while influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with direct procurement and project-based sourcing activities.
• Experience managing supplier performance, procurement compliance, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluations, supplier selection, and contract awards.
• Procure major equipment, fabricated components, subcontracted services, and project-critical materials.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and long-term framework agreements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and Total Cost of Ownership improvements.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and supplier development.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and business reviews.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks related to quality, capacity, logistics, and market conditions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support change order management, contract compliance, and claims resolution.
• Provide regular sourcing updates and risk assessments to project teams and customers.
• Act as client-facing procurement lead throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

EPC procurement

RFIs/RFQs/RFPs

TCO/cost modelling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

ERP/Procurement systems

Communication/problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

EPC Sourcing Lead Are you passionate about driving strategic sourcing excellence across complex EPC projects? Would you like to lead supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, and project procurement activities that support world‑class energy and industrial solutions? Join our team Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company delivering innovative solutions to customers across the energy and industrial sectors.

Our Supply Chain organization plays a critical role in supporting project execution by ensuring the timely procurement of equipment, materials, and services while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. Partner with the best

As an EPC Sourcing Lead, you will serve as the primary procurement focal point between project teams, clients, product lines, and the integrated supply chain organization. You will lead sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, commercial negotiations, and procurement execution to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and within budget.

As an EPC Sourcing Lead, you will:

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Leading RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluations, supplier selection, and contract award activities.
• Managing procurement of major equipment, fabricated components, subcontracted services, and project‑critical materials.
• Negotiating supplier contracts, commercial terms, pricing agreements, and long‑term framework agreements.
• Driving cost reduction initiatives and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements.
• Building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships while supporting supplier development initiatives.
• Monitoring supplier performance through KPIs, business reviews, and continuous improvement programs.
• Assessing and mitigating supply chain risks related to quality, capacity, logistics, delivery, and market conditions.
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Supporting change order management, contract compliance, and claims resolution activities.
• Providing regular sourcing updates, forecasts, risk assessments, and procurement status reports to project teams and customers.
• Acting as the client‑facing procurement lead throughout the project lifecycle.

Fuel your passion

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement.
• Expertise in supplier management and supplier relationship development.
• Strong commercial acumen with contract negotiation experience.
• Experience managing EPC project procurement activities.
• Knowledge of procurement processes including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tendering, and contract administration.
• Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cost modelling, and savings initiatives.
• Experience identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or Coupa.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem‑solving capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Have strong experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management.
• Have experience leading sourcing activities within EPC, Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Construction, Utilities, or Industrial Manufacturing projects.
• Have proven success managing high‑value supplier contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Have experience coordinating between customer requirements and internal business objectives.
• Have demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor while influencing cross‑functional teams.
• Have strong experience with direct procurement and project‑based sourcing activities.
• Have experience managing supplier performance, procurement compliance, and risk mitigation programs.
• Have the ability to present sourcing recommendations and commercial strategies to senior stakeholders and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or project execution programs.
• Knowledge of claims management and change order processes.
• Experience in global sourcing environments.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver their best is different for everyone. Depending on business requirements and local practices, flexible working options may be available.

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 wellbeing of our workforce, 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. To continue advancing tomorrow's energy solutions, we reward people who embrace challenge and innovation. Join us and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Competitive financial programs
• Additional elected and voluntary benefits based on location

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Advisor - 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 revolutionized 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.