Strategic Sourcing Leader - Indirect Procurement

BAKER HUGHES; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Derbyshire, UK seeks a Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement to lead end-to-end sourcing for indirect materials and services, driving cost reduction and supplier performance.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering and Commercial teams to implement supplier strategies, manage RFQs, negotiations and contracts while ensuring compliance and delivering sustainable savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a 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 engaging with senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated professional who can work effectively across functions, teams, and global organizations.
• Experience driving sourcing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, process improvements, and supplier performance programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience in Oracle, Ariba, or SAP; APICS/CIPS certification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing strategies

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 Derbyshire, UK seeks a Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement to lead end-to-end sourcing for indirect materials and services, driving cost reduction and supplier performance.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering and Commercial teams to implement supplier strategies, manage RFQs, negotiations and contracts while ensuring compliance and delivering sustainable savings.