Site Fulfilment Lead

Baker Hughes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tailored retirement programs

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Site Fulfilment Lead in the United Kingdom to manage direct material fulfillment, collaborate with Procurement and Suppliers, and ensure material availability aligned with manufacturing and project needs.

You will lead supplier performance, coordinate with planning, manufacturing, and quality teams, and drive risk mitigation, inventory optimization, and cost-effective delivery across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and strong procurement/Supply Chain background.
• Experience in procurement, operations, supply chain, or related functions.
• Experience with supplier performance metrics and fulfillment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and proper documentation.
• Partner with Quality and Supplier teams to improve supplier performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define preventive actions and recovery plans.
• Provide visibility on supplier delivery plans and manage risks and priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement and supply chain performance.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Operations

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering / Supply Chain / Procurement / Finance / Business or related)

Job description

Site Fulfilment Lead

Do you enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and driving on-time delivery performance?

Are you passionate about supply chain excellence, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement?

Join Our Team!

Our Supply Chain organization plays a critical role in delivering products and services to our customers by ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and operational excellence. We are looking for a Site Fulfilment Lead who is passionate about supplier management, fulfillment execution, and driving business performance through strong supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration.

Partnering with the Best

As a Site Fulfilment Lead, you will be responsible for all activities related to the execution of direct material supplies. You will work closely with Procurement teams and Suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and required documentation, identify and implement supplier development initiatives, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain material availability in line with manufacturing and project requirements.

You will be accountable for solving complex supply chain challenges, executing operational objectives, and supporting both short-term and long-term business goals. In this role, you will ensure fulfillment strategies are executed effectively, quality requirements are met, and customer commitments are delivered on time. You will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes while driving supplier performance and operational excellence.

As a Site Fulfilment Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Leading collaboration with suppliers and supporting relevant service providers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and required documentation.
• Partnering with Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Assurance teams to provide regular feedback on supplier performance and support supplier strategy improvements.
• Cooperating with Suppliers, Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Project Managers, Quality, and Engineering teams to define preventive actions, develop recovery plans, and monitor key performance metrics.
• Providing visibility to internal stakeholders on supplier delivery plans, identifying risks and opportunities, and managing priorities to ensure manufacturing and sales plans are achieved.
• Leading the execution of risk mitigation plans related to supplier constraints, manufacturing urgencies, and project requirements.
• Coordinating with Material Management teams to support inventory optimization and material availability.
• Partnering with Quality teams to lead supplier surveillance activities and ensure timely resolution of supplier issues.
• Collaborating with Logistics teams to develop transportation plans that minimize costs and improve delivery efficiency.
• Leading vendor recovery initiatives, supplier performance improvement activities, and accounts payable issue resolution.
• Leading and driving continuous improvement projects that enhance procurement and supply chain performance.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with regulatory, quality, business, and reputational requirements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and driving corrective actions to improve delivery, quality, responsiveness, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Driving business objectives through effective stakeholder communication, reporting, and fulfillment management.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience in Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, or related business functions.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new products, technologies, and business processes.
• Have experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders within a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Be a self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Possess strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Have a results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on execution and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Have the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; an MBA is an advantage.
• Have experience working with supplier performance metrics, fulfillment processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people work and deliver at their best varies. We are committed to providing flexibility and support to help our employees succeed while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Working With Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when our employees are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, leadership development, and continuous learning to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to business success.

Working for You

We value individuals who embrace change, drive results, and contribute to operational excellence. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programs.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage programs.
• Tailored financial and retirement programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing resources.
• Additional elected and voluntary benefits.

Work Authorization

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

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

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.