Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

bakerhughes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Career development

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Lead Sourcing Specialist in Indirect Procurement to manage regional sourcing for materials and services. You will lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier performance, driving cost reductions and strategic supplier relationships across global teams.

You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial functions to align with business goals and deliver value through procurement excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement, SCM, Finance, Business Admin, or related field.
• Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Commercial functions.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship, contract management, and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication, including senior leadership engagement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and multi-priority handling abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and global teams.
• Experience driving sourcing strategies, cost optimization, process improvements, and supplier performance programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Oracle/Ariba/SAP preferred; APICS/CIPS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for indirect materials and services, driving cost reduction and cash flow objectives.
• Manage RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiation, PO issuance, and supplier performance per policies.
• Develop and execute supplier/category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, drive performance improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support objectives and sourcing decisions.
• Deliver sustainable cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing and productivity programs.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and procurement data to identify opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, procurement, supply chain management, finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Join our Baker Hughes Team!

Our Oilfield Services business provides intelligent, connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. Our team provides technical expertise to meet our clients' well intervention requirements. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to improve their operations reliably and efficiently.

Partner with the Best

The Lead Sourcing Specialist, as part of the Headquarters Indirect Sourcing team, is responsible for managing a regional supply base, supporting all legal entities and product lines, and managing end-to-end procurement activities for materials and services. This includes supplier scouting, sourcing, contract negotiation, order placement, supplier performance management, and continuous cost optimization.

The Lead Sourcing Specialist is accountable for solving complex problems, executing objectives, and supporting short-term and long-term business goals. This role contributes to operational and financial planning while supporting overall business strategy and driving procurement excellence across the organization.

As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for indirect materials and services, driving cost reduction, productivity, and cash flow objectives.
• Managing RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchase order issuance, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Developing and executing supplier and category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Building and managing strategic supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving continuous supplier performance improvements.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams, to support business objectives and sourcing decisions.
• Delivering sustainable cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract management, and productivity programs.
• Analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and procurement data to identify opportunities and support informed decision-making.
• Supporting operational and financial goals while contributing to procurement excellence, business strategy, and organizational growth.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Have significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Commercial functions.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management, and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Be a self-motivated professional who can work effectively across functions, teams, and global organizations.
• Have experience driving sourcing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, process improvements, and supplier performance programs.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with experience in procurement systems such as Oracle, Ariba, or SAP being preferred; APICS/CIPS certification is an added advantage.

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. To keep moving 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.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Ongoing career development and learning opportunities within a global organization.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Management