Sr Buyer

Baker Hughes Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the end-to-end sourcing process for a defined portfolio. You will place and monitor Purchase Orders, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure ERP/SAP data accuracy while mitigating risks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in sourcing/procurement, strong Excel and data-analysis skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of sourcing or procurement experience.
• Experience in PO management and supplier execution.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow up on Purchase Orders and manage supplier relationships throughout PO execution.
• Manage PO problems, schedule changes, acknowledgements, cancellations, push-outs, pull-ins, and other approved purchasing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and current PO information in ERP/SAP.
• Maintain end-to-end visibility of assigned POs, open actions, priorities, risks, delays, dependencies, and escalations.
• Proactively follow up with suppliers on open orders, delivery commitments, and PO acknowledgements.
• Identify material availability and delivery risks and drive timely resolution with suppliers.

Skills

PO management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Data analysis

English communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree / GED with 4 years relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

To manage the buying process for a given set of goods, apply sourcing policies and acting as the key interface between suppliers and the business with respect to specifications, schedules, priorities, and budgets. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end operational execution and performance of an assigned procurement portfolio, ensuring Purchase Orders are placed, maintained, and executed accurately, suppliers meet their commitments, ERP information remains current, and procurement risks and exceptions are proactively identified and resolved. The position requires a thorough understanding and practical application of procurement approaches, theories, and methodologies within a complex organizational environment, combined with strong analytical capabilities, supplier management, sense of urgency and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities, Authorities and Accountabilities

• Place and follow up on Purchase Orders and manage supplier relationships throughout PO execution.
• Manage PO problems, schedule changes, acknowledgements, cancellations, push-outs, pull-ins, and other approved purchasing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and current PO information in ERP/SAP.
• Maintain end-to-end visibility of assigned POs, open actions, priorities, risks, delays, dependencies, and escalations.
• Proactively follow up with suppliers on open orders, delivery commitments, and PO acknowledgements.
• Identify material availability and delivery risks before they impact operations and drive suppliers toward timely resolution.
• Review and execute assigned MRP exception messages and approved Planning requirements, including schedule changes, cancellations, quantity changes, push-outs, and pull-ins.
• Communicate PO changes to suppliers and follow through to confirmation or documented exception.
• Monitor PO and PIR alignment and coordinate the resolution of discrepancies with the appropriate Sourcing stakeholders.
• Investigate and support resolution of blocked invoices, PO/invoice discrepancies, quantity differences, Goods Receipt issues, and other transactional exceptions.
• Partner with Suppliers, Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Accounts Payable, Finance, and other Supply Chain stakeholders to drive issues to closure.
• Monitor Procurement KPIs and use data to identify priorities, exceptions, recurring issues, and operational risks.
• Use SAP, Excel, Power BI, and other Procurement systems and dashboards to analyze the assigned portfolio and support fact-based decision making.
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain reliable Procurement data and supporting documentation for assigned purchasing activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and continuously improve Procurement processes.
• Handle communication with direct colleagues, suppliers, and the business regarding Procurement activities, priorities, risks, and issues.
• Provide clear, fact-based escalations that identify the issue, root cause, business impact, actions taken, and recommended next steps.
• Influence stakeholders and suppliers to drive timely resolution of operational issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of relevant Sourcing or Procurement experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Purchase Order management and supplier execution.
• Strong understanding of Procurement and Supply Chain processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability with the ability to independently drive issues to closure.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams or initiatives.
• Ability to lead projects of moderate scope and impact.
• Effective problem identification, root-cause analysis, and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• Experience with MRP, materials planning, and supplier delivery management.
• Understanding of invoice, GR/IR, and Accounts Payable exception resolution.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate information into clear priorities and actions.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify operational risks and evolve proactively with clear recommendations.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge inefficient processes and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work effectively across Planning, Sourcing, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain organizations.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Senior Buyer demonstrates ownership beyond transactional PO pr