Strategic Indirect Sourcing Leader

Baker Hughes Company; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement to drive end-to-end sourcing for indirect materials and services. This role partners with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver sustainable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, bring strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and be fluent in English to engage with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Commercial functions.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management, and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including engagement with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for indirect materials and services, driving cost reduction, productivity, and cash flow objectives.
• Manage RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchase order issuance, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with policies.
• Develop and execute supplier and category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams, to support sourcing decisions.
• Deliver sustainable cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract management, and productivity programs.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and procurement data to identify opportunities and support informed decisions.
• Support operational and financial goals while contributing to procurement excellence and organizational growth.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Stakeholder influencing

Analytical thinking

Project management

Sourcing strategies

Cost optimization

Procurement systems

APICS/CIPS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement to drive end-to-end sourcing for indirect materials and services. This role partners with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver sustainable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, bring strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and be fluent in English to engage with senior