Strategic Sourcing & Payments Specialist

Baker Hughes Company; Hogstad; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement programs

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sourcing Professional - Sourcing Initiatives to support supplier payment processes and resolve financial issues. You will work with procurement, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate payments and continuous improvement of sourcing and accounts payable operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and compliance in a fast-paced environment with flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Have experience working within Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Shared Services, or a similar environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of supplier payment processes, invoice management, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Possess experience using SAP, Ariba, HICX, or similar ERP and procurement systems.
• Be able to analyse financial data and resolve payment discrepancies effectively.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier payment activities, including rejected payments, refunds, and supplier account updates within SAP and HICX.
• Supporting Accounts Payable processes by reviewing and processing non-PO invoices, credit notes, and payment-related documentation through Ariba.
• Analysing aged supplier balances and supporting initiatives to improve payment performance and reduce outstanding liabilities.
• Reconciling supplier statements against system records and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Managing escalated supplier queries, debt collection matters, and payment-related risk cases.
• Collaborating with suppliers, procurement teams, finance teams, and external stakeholders to resolve issues effectively.
• Maintaining supplier master data, monitoring account status, and supporting regulatory processes, including Altinn requirements.
• Driving process improvements while ensuring high levels of accuracy, compliance, and service delivery.

Skills

Fluent Norwegian

Strong English

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Ariba

HICX

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Sourcing Professional - Sourcing Initiatives to support supplier payment processes and resolve financial issues. You will work with procurement, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate payments and continuous improvement of sourcing and accounts payable operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and compliance in a fast-paced environment with flexible working patterns.