Hybrid Procurement Lead: Supplier Relationships

BAKER HUGHES; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and ensure timely procurement of complex, high-value products and services in a manufacturing environment. You will execute purchasing strategies, drive supplier performance, and collaborate with planning, engineering, quality, and operations to support business objectives.

The role includes a hybrid work pattern: 4 days in office and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing high-value, long-lead-time supplier relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven negotiation and problem-solving abilities with supplier performance improvements.
• Solid analytical capability and proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and purchase orders for assigned suppliers.
• Drive on-time delivery and ensure materials meet business requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as primary procurement contact.
• Identify and resolve supply chain challenges, escalating when needed.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, quality, and operations to ensure order execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans for delivery, quality, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and contractual requirements.
• Support negotiations on pricing, lead times, and terms where applicable.
• Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and supplier management processes.
• Manage multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder management

Multi-supplier coordination

Negotiation

Analytical skills

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and ensure timely procurement of complex, high-value products and services in a manufacturing environment. You will execute purchasing strategies, drive supplier performance, and collaborate with planning, engineering, quality, and operations to support business objectives.

The role includes a hybrid work pattern: 4 days in office and 1 day remote.