Strategic Indirect Sourcing Leader

Baker Hughes Company; 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

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