Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

0223 Baker Hughes Energy Technology UK Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Ongoing career development

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company is seeking a Lead Sourcing Specialist in the Indirect Procurement function. This role manages regional supplier bases, guides end-to-end procurement for indirect materials and services, and drives cost reduction and supplier performance improvements across multiple product lines.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering and Commercial teams to align sourcing strategies with global objectives, and contribute to procurement excellence through contract management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Admin or related field.
• Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Commercial roles.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English, ability to engage with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for indirect materials and services.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity, and cash flow objectives.
• Manage RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiation, PO issuance, and supplier performance.
• Develop and execute supplier and category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support sourcing decisions.
• Deliver cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing and productivity programs.
• Analyze market trends and procurement data to identify opportunities and inform decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

English communication

Analytics

Project management

Procurement systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Procurement/SC

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 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 bring 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.