Baker Hughes
Lead Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Initiatives
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Lead Sourcing Specialist
Are you a Lead Sourcing Specialist looking for a new challenge?
Would you like to collaborate with dynamic, cross-functional, and international teams on a variety of projects and timescales?
Join our busy Sourcing Management team
Our Sourcing Team provides support through innovation and collaborating across national, regional, and global projects. Managing the complete supply chain and engaging in the Sourcing management process to achieve the best contractual conditions and optimum outcomes for the business and suppliers.
Partner the best
To negotiate, manage, and source suppliers and potential suppliers according to Baker Hughes policies and strategies.
- Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction.
- Understands concepts, methods, procedures, and approaches of supply chain management and procurement.
As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Sourcing suppliers and technologies required for a 21st Century global and regional operation.
- Working in a collaborative manner with multi-cultural suppliers and situations within the region.
- Have ownership for Sourcing policies and procedures within the business.
- Be the Gatekeeper on Sourcing & Procurement policy and procedures.
- Supply chain and Relationship management at the cutting edge of supply chain innovation.
- Contributing to projects as a team member or leading projects.
- Running and managing Sourcing projects through Ariba involving contract discussion and negotiation.
- Contract negotiations and contract drafting.
- Owning Commercial outcomes and results.
- Solving problems and providing sustainable solutions.
- Reporting and data analysis.
- Contributing to KPI’s.
- Category Management.
- Procurement management - requisition to fulfilment.
- Owing the complete Source to Pay model.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with experience in Sourcing).
- Strong work experience in Direct sourcing/ procurement /Supply chain Management.
- Should have strong Contract Management experience.
- Commodity Management experience (good to have).
- Experience in ERPs like SAP or Oracle.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
- Be able to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Permanent work permit in UK.
Work in a way that works for you
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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:
- 4 days from office
- 1 day from home
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.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Initiatives
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills