Procurement Specialist

Baker Hughes Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes ASPIRE program seeks recent graduates to build a strong foundation in supply chain through a two-year rotational program in Houston, TX.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will work across manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, quality, and process improvement, while receiving coaching, mentoring, and formal training to accelerate your career.

Qualifications

• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Be geographically mobile; program locations may vary.
• Demonstrate experience in and passion for supply chain operations.
• Have completed your most recent degree within the last 24 months.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Working on diverse assignments in manufacturing, sourcing and materials management, logistics, quality, and process improvement, HSE and services operations.
• Participating in structured career development, receiving coaching, mentoring and on-the-job learning to create opportunities for career acceleration.
• Attending a significant supply-chain training curriculum, including certification in LEAN Six Sigma, APICS and Supply Chain processes.
• Networking globally and cross-functionally, leading program initiatives or projects with peers and interacting with global business leaders.
• Solving critical business challenges through cross-functional, mission-based teams.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Fluent English

Geographic mobility

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain

Recent degree within 24 months

GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Would you like to build a strong foundation in supply chain operations? Do you want to accelerate your career through varied business experiences? Partnering with the best The ASPIRE program is a two-year rotational and training program designed to inspire and guide recent graduates through career-shaping experiences. Through structured development, rotational assignments, coaching, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration, participants build the technical, business, and leadership capabilities needed to succeed at Baker Hughes. Upon completing the program, participants are expected to continue their careers within the company, applying their experience and contributing to our purpose of rewriting the energy equation. Within Supply Chain, the program combines rotational assignments with formal classroom learning and project work to build functional and leadership capabilities across Supply Chain and Health, Safety and Environment.

Fueling your passion As part of the ASPIRE Supply Chain program, you will build experience through structured development and meaningful assignments.

Responsibilities

• Working on diverse assignments in manufacturing, sourcing and materials management, logistics, quality, and process improvement, HSE and services operations
• Participating in structured career development, receiving coaching, and mentoring and on-the-job learning to create opportunities for career acceleration
• Attending a significant supply-chain training curriculum, including certification in LEAN Six Sigma, APICS and Supply Chain processes
• Networking globally and cross-functionally, leading program initiatives or projects with peers and interacting with global business leaders
• Solving critical business challenges through cross-functional, mission-based teams

Success in this role

• Have demonstrated strong ownership, urgency, detail oriented, and follow-through while managing critical project deliverables and competing priorities.
• Communicates effectively with suppliers, engineering, operations, quality, and leadership, providing clear and timely updates on project status, risks, and recovery actions.
• Takes initiative to identify issues, drive resolutions, and maintain project momentum.
• Uses data and analytics to prioritize work, assess supply chain risks, and make informed business recommendations.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by proactively identifying process gaps, inefficiencies, and operational bottlenecks, while developing and recommending innovative solutions that improve performance, efficiency, and project execution.
• Have Eager to build strong cross-functional relationships, foster collaboration, and drive alignment across teams to achieve project objectives and business results

Desired qualifications

• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or an equivalent discipline from an accredited university
• Have completed your most recent degree within the last 24 months.
• Have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher, or equivalent.
• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken, with effective communication skills.
• Be geographically mobile, as program locations may vary.
• Demonstrate experience in and passion for supply chain operations.

Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

Working with us Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven environment where innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and professional development are encouraged and rewarded.

Target start date : Jan 4th 2027

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.

What You Can Expect

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well‑being, which may include:

• Career development and training opportunities
• Medical and wellness benefits
• Financial and retirement programs
• Additional voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Professional - Buying/Procurement

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.