Sourcing Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oilfield services industry is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage supplier relationships and oversee sourcing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial benefits

Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, buying, or procurement roles.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
• Proactive attitude to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and assess risk.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Oversee sourcing and purchasing processes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist

Join our growing team at Baker Hughes, a leader in the oilfield services industry, offering opportunities for qualified individuals eager to grow within our high-performance organization. We utilize leading technologies to create value for our customers and shareholders.

Partner with the best

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will own the sourcing and buying process, supporting cross-functional teams on various projects. Your market knowledge and vendor relationships will be key to building trusted partnerships with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing supplier relationships to understand the business, gather market intelligence, assess risk, and ensure compliance with KPIs.
• Providing guidance to cross-functional teams on projects, procedures, and processes.
• Overseeing sourcing and purchasing to ensure products meet quality, specifications, and budget requirements.
• Managing purchase operations to meet budget, on-time delivery, and productivity targets.

Work Experience

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience in sourcing, buying, procurement, or roles involving negotiation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
• The ability to quickly learn new products and business areas.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude to problem-solving.
• An analytical approach focused on results.
• Some knowledge of general accounting in SAP.

Flexible Work Arrangements

We recognize individual differences in work preferences. Please discuss your preferred working schedule with the recruiter.

Working with Us

Our people are central to our success. We invest in their health, well-being, training, and leadership development, fostering an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

The Benefits

We offer a package reflecting our appreciation for your contributions, including:

• Work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial benefits
• Additional voluntary benefits