Baker Hughes
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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Seeking your next move in Procurement and Supply Chain within an engineering/manufacturing environment?
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We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Innovating in the energy industry, our subsea and surface pressure capabilities are industry-leading. We manufacture market-leading subsea production systems for the Oil and Gas market for offshore facilities.
About the Role: Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Partner with the best to shape the future of energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Defining supplier strategy and management and optimization of supplier panels
- Leading negotiations and allocating needs to specific suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions
- Managing claims, including commercial sourcing management (e.g., data analysis, negotiations support)
- Advising functional managers or other functions on approaches and procedures in sourcing/procurement
- Handling communication with colleagues and the business about problem-solving methods in sourcing
- Leading medium-sized projects or contributing to large-scale projects (typically 3–6 months to completion, with impacts measured up to 12 months post-event)
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Requirements
Essential Criteria
To excel in this role, you have:
- A Bachelor's degree (or high school diploma/GED) from an accredited institution
- Strong work experience in direct sourcing or procurement
- Experience in Commodity Management
- Familiarity with ERPs like SAP or Oracle
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence teams (even small ones)
- The capacity to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- A permanent work permit in the UK
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting your work-life flexibility and well-being, with innovative programs that adapt to you:
Flexible Work Policy
- 4 days in the office, 1 day remote
Competitive Portfolio
As a valued part of Baker Hughes, your role comes with:
- Modern work-life balance approaches, including engagement in wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care packages
- A safety net via life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Access to additional elected or voluntary benefits
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The Baker Hughes internal title for this role: Sourcing Senior Specialist - Buying/Procurement
About Us
We’re a global industry leader, dedicated to revolutionizing energy solutions since 1880—working in over 120 countries with innovative technologies for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Join Us: Challenge yourself in a company that fosters growth, creativity, and the courage to innovate further.arial-ipcpplication to update post
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