Procurement Specialist

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

Procurement SpecialistJob Description

Are you seeking your next move in Procurement and Supply Chain within an engineering/manufacturing environment?Do you enjoy building strong supplier relationships and driving operational excellence?Join Our Baker Hughes

Our SP&S team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. As a team with integrity, we create value through impactful decisions by effectively connecting ideas and people. We champion an entrepreneurial culture that unlocks our full potential while bringing energy to the world.

Partner with the Best

As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring the timely procurement of complex, high-value products and services. You will be responsible for executing purchasing strategies, driving supplier performance, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to support operational and business objectives.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing procurement activities and purchase order execution for assigned suppliers.
• Driving on-time delivery performance and ensuring materials are available to meet business requirements.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and serving as the primary point of contact for procurement-related activities.
• Identifying and resolving supply chain challenges, escalating issues when necessary, and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure seamless order execution.
• Monitoring supplier performance and implementing improvement plans to enhance delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensuring compliance with company sourcing policies, contractual requirements, and procurement procedures.
• Supporting negotiations related to pricing, lead times, and commercial terms where applicable.
• Analyzing procurement data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savingsand process improvements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supplier management processes.
• Managing multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Keeping internal stakeholders informed of supplier performance, delivery risks, delays, and mitigation plans.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have significant experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate expertise in managing suppliers of complex, long-lead-time, and high-value products.
• Possess strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Have experience coordinating multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Be skilled in problem-solving, negotiation, and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Have strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in procurement and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Be comfortable working independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset and strong commercial acumen.
• Be willing to travel to supplier locations as required.

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. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working pattern:4 days from office1 day working remotely

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, reward talent, and develop leaders at every level to bring out the best in each other.

Working for You

Our innovations have revolutionized the energy industryfor over a century. To continue shaping the future, we reward those who embrace change and drive results.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programsComprehensive private medical care optionsLife insurance and disability coverageTailored financial and retirement programsAdditional elective and voluntary benefitsCareer development and learning opportunities within a global organization

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

SummaryLocation: GB-SO-NAILSEA-2 HIGH STREETType: Full time