Lead Sourcing Specialist

Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying / Procurement

Driving Procurement Excellence Through Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships
Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced, procurement‑driven environment?

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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. Our Supply Chain and Procurement organization plays a critical role in enabling business success by ensuring cost‑effective sourcing, supplier reliability, and operational excellence.

By applying robust sourcing strategies and building strong supplier partnerships, the team supports business continuity while optimizing cost, quality, and compliance across the organization.

Fuel your passion

The Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement manages the end‑to‑end buying process for a defined set of goods, serving as the key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role applies sourcing policies, ensures compliance with specifications and budgets, and drives effective supplier execution.

Through strong procurement expertise, problem‑solving capabilities, and cross‑functional collaboration, the Lead Sourcing Specialist contributes to operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within the supply chain.

As a Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the buying process for assigned commodities or goods in alignment with sourcing policies and business requirements

• Creating, placing, and following up on purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely and accurate execution

• Managing supplier relationships to support PO fulfillment, resolve issues, and handle schedule changes

• Acting as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding specifications, pricing, and delivery commitments

• Updating and maintaining accurate data within the ERP system

• Advising functional managers and cross‑functional teams on procurement approaches, processes, and best practices

• Leading communication with colleagues and the business to resolve complex sourcing and supply issues

• Serving as a project leader for medium‑sized projects or as a key contributor to larger, cross‑functional initiatives

• Delivering measurable results within defined timelines, typically with work cycles of 3–6 months and impact horizons of 2–12 months

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 at least 4 years of experience in Sourcing)

• Have a minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Buying or Procurement

• Have a strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, procurement processes, and supplier management

• Be able to manage multiple procurement activities while meeting deadlines and business priorities

Desired characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Well‑developed interpersonal and leadership capabilities

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams or initiatives

• Proven experience leading projects of moderate scope and impact

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Effective problem‑identification and solution skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning abilities

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone works best in different ways. In this role, we offer flexible working hours, allowing you to balance business needs with personal productivity.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, where individuals are empowered to grow, contribute, and bring their authentic selves to work.

Working for you

At Baker Hughes, we reward those who embrace change and drive results. By joining our team, you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits