Components Commodity Buyer (d/f/m)

Baker Hughes; Toscana; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary perks

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Italy’s Toscana region seeks a Components Commodity Buyer to contribute to procurement strategy and manage supplier relationships across Product Leadership, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

You will develop negotiation strategies, issue purchase orders, support cost-out programs, and travel as needed. Fluency in English and Italian and a degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field is required.
• Experience in Procurement or Commodity Management is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Italian (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are essential.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of long-term commodity strategies.
• Integrate commodity strategies with Product Leadership, Sales, Eng., and Manufacturing objectives.
• Drive supplier selection, development, and management for New Product Development.
• Partner with Product Leadership, Sales, and Engineering on product strategy for the commodity.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations to meet Supply Chain goals.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders to balance cost, quality, and delivery.
• Support cost-out programs, deflation targets, and cycle-time reduction initiatives.
• Leverage S&OP data to align supplier capacity with business objectives.

Skills

English fluency

Italian fluency

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team? Would you like the opportunity to work in a dynamic innovative role?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion

The Components Commodity Buyer contributes to procurement strategy for the assigned product and executes purchase order and agreements with suppliers supporting business KPIs.

The Components Commodity Buyer is responsible for:

• Contributing to the development and execution of long-term strategies for the assigned commodity, ensuring strong performance against procurement KPIs.

• Integrating commodity strategies with Product Leadership, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing objectives.

• Supporting New Product Development initiatives by driving supplier selection, supplier development, and overall supplier management in collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Product Leadership, and Procurement teams, in alignment with business strategy.

• Partnering with and serving as a key point of contact for Product Leadership, Sales, and Engineering regarding the product strategy for the assigned commodity.

• Developing negotiation strategies and leading negotiations to achieve Supply Chain objectives for both single purchase orders and strategic partnerships.

• Negotiating and issuing purchase orders with suppliers to achieve the best overall value, balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

• Developing procurement initiatives to support cost‑out programs, deflation targets, cycle‑time reduction, BVC Procurement, and cash flow improvements (for example, rebates and payment terms).

• Leveraging S&OP data to align and optimize supplier capacity with business objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Economics, or a related field, along with experience in Procurement or Commodity Management.

• Demonstrate experience in Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain management.

• Be fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Apply an analytical mindset with the ability to identify solutions and resolve complex problems.

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Show a positive approach to change and the ability to view challenges as opportunities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily.

• Negotiation skills.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

• Availability to travel.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best varies. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit in everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

For Italy: The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 38,605 To 59,000.

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Experienced Professional - Commodity 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.