Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

<b>Do you enjoy building relationships and managing multiple priorities?</b><br><br><b>Are you passionate about Procurement/Sourcing?</b><br><br><b>Join our innovative Procurement Team</b><br>Baker Hughes is a leader in the oilfield services industry. We offer opportunities for people who want to grow and develop in our high-performance organization. We have an opening for a Lead Sourcing Specialist within the UK/Europe. The position will support the Chemical Services Manufacturing Division.<br><br><b>Partner with the best</b><br>As Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for the buying process for the chemicals division. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Positions requiring thorough understanding and application of approaches, theories, methodologies and application in a concrete organizational context.<br><br>As Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:<br><ul><li>Placing and follow-up on POs.</li><li>Managing relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.</li><li>Advising Functional managers regarding projects, processes and procedures in the own field.</li><li>Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered.</li><li>Contributing to project as a team member or leads small projects.</li></ul><br><br><b>Fuel your passion</b><br><br>To be successful in this role you will:<br><ul><li>Have a BSc or college (or a high school diploma / GED with prior experience in Sourcing).</li><li>Have additional experience in Buying-Procurement role.</li><li>Have some knowledge of a manufacturing environment</li><li>Have sound negotiating skills.</li><li>Have good IT knowledge using a variety of software tools including Excel, Power Point and MRP systems (such as SAP and/or Ariba)</li></ul><br><br><b>Work in a way that works for you</b><br>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:<br><ul><li>Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive</li><li>This role is advertised for London but can be based out of any hub in the UK such as Liverpool, Aberdeen etc. or EU Offices of Baker Hughes.</li></ul><br><br><b>Working with us</b><br>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.<br><br><b>Working for you</b><br>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:<br><ul><li>Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities</li><li>Comprehensive private medical care options</li><li>Safety net of life insurance and disability programs</li><li>Tailored financial programs</li><li>Additional elected or voluntary benefits</li></ul><br><br><b>About Us:</b><br> With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient. <br><br><b>Join Us:</b><br> 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.<br><br>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.