Sr Sourcing Manager - Buying/Procurement

Baker Hughes; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Site Sr. Procurement Team Leader in Pasadena to guide a team of Buyers and Global Buyers, develop procurement strategies, and optimize fulfillment for the IET Valves business.

You will partner with materials planning, manufacturing, and finance to meet operational goals and drive supplier performance. The role emphasizes leadership, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration across direct and indirect spend, with focus on risk mitigation and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong sourcing and supplier development experience.
• Proven track record in leading procurement teams and driving supplier performance.
• Knowledge of Control Valves, Safety Valves, Controllers & Actuators a plus.
• Experience with casting, machining, welding, fabrication, buyouts and special processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead site buyers and fulfilment teams to drive procurement strategy.
• Develop and implement supplier performance improvement plans.
• Own and monitor P-2-P processes and fulfillment KPIs.
• Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, and finance to align procurement with business goals.
• Drive risk reduction from sole source situations and optimize supplier base.
• Provide frontline coaching and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Sourcing & Procurement

Supplier development

Leadership

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS 365

SAP

Ariba

ThoughtSpot

Power BI

AI

Job description

Do you enjoy leading procurement teams and developing sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence, supplier performance, and business growth? Would you like to collaborate with global stakeholders to optimize procurement, fulfillment, and supply chain performance while supporting key business objectives? Join our team! Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Partner with the best

The Site Sr. Procurement Team Leader is responsible for leading the team of Site Buyers, Global Buyers, Site Commodity Leaders and developing strategy & processes around procurement and fulfilment for the IET Valves Business. The scope involves managing procurement of direct & indirect spending, regional and global suppliers, identifies opportunities, and develop suppliers to meet performance expectations as well as sourcing strategies. This role works closely with key business stakeholders including materials & planning, project management & the Plant Manager to support day to day Fulfillment and meet all operational goals.

As a Site Sr Procurement Team Leader, you will be responsible for

• Providing leadership, development, and coaching to a team of Buyers and Fulfilment Leaders.
• Driving a positive organizational culture with strong front-line leadership empowerment and connectivity.
• Partnering with Strategic Sourcing for implementing sourcing strategies, new supplier development that are on growth strategy, and volume allocation & optimization.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers and establishing effective programs to ensure "best in class" supplier performance.
• Communicating & monitoring performance expectations to the suppliers. Developing & implementing supplier performance improvement plans.
• Conducting supplier performance reviews with top management and cross-functional team leaders.
• Owning Fulfillment KPIs for all suppliers, ex: on-time delivery, cost, quality, and new parts creation (NPCs).
• Reducing risks in the supply chain by minimizing single/sole source situations.
• Collaborating with the Global & Plant level Materials Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to ensure all procurement decisions and actions are aligned with business needs.
• Leading & driving material synchronization for purchased parts which is aligned to the business revenue, margin, and overdue reduction targets.
• Partnering with the Accounts Payable, Receiving, and Warehousing for prioritizing resolution of invoices and supplier payment processing. Own& drive the entire Procure-to-Pay (P-2-P) process.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a strong Sourcing & Procurement experience in an Aftermarket business environment.
• Have a bachelor's degree.
• Have a proven track record in developing suppliers & improving supplier performance
• Have product knowledge of Control Valves, Safety Valves, and Controllers & Actuators.
• Have in-depth knowledge of casting, machining, welding, fabrication, buyouts and special processes.
• Have expertise in MS 365, SAP, Ariba, ThoughtSpot, Power BI, and AI
• Have strong data analytics, report creation, and presentation skills

QHSE: Quality, Health, Safety and Environment:

• Ensure the application of Baker Hughes Quality and Health, Safety and Environment policies
• Respect and promote the company’s Sustainability policies and procedures
• Participate in company-wide initiatives for reducing the usage of energy, water, consumables, etc.
• Reduce the amount of waste emitted within the company, promote its sorting in order to facilitate its recovery
• Comply with the rules for the use and handling of products or substances that are dangerous for the environment.
• Ensure the maintenance and archiving of quality records
• Facilitate the conduct of internal audits
• Participate in feedback of information relating to Quality, Health, Safety and Environment issues

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 patterns:

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of 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, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

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. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

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 Manager - Buying/Procurement

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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