Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Job Description

Procurement Specialist

Do you enjoy being part of a successful Procurement team?

Are you passionate about procurement?

Join our Procurement Team!

At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear. We take energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Our Industrial & Energy Technology team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production and processing of energy.

Partner with the best

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for Buying and Fulfillment of Valve parts being part of India Procurement Management Center of Excellence (COE). In this role you will follow an individual work plan, manage global stake holders & suppliers, meet day-to-day short-term objectives and resolve issues through immediate action and long- term planning. Coordination and timely communication between all the stakeholders involved and suppliers is a very important characteristic of the role

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Floating RFQ/Inquiry to potential global suppliers for Casting, machining & Catalogue parts
• Driving Deflation, Savings and BCC penetration while optimizing supplier base, able to drive should cost analysis
• Performing strong negotiations with suppliers on techno-commercial aspects and aligning terms of purchase favorably
• Assessing supplier capabilities and review detail manufacturing schedule/ GANTT Charts
• Evaluating & monitoring supplier performance thru monthly/weekly scorecards
• Communicating effectively (Daily/weekly) with Baker Hughes Global supplier base in different time zone
• Connecting with Site Material, Engineering, Project team on shortages while identifying and implement process improvements
• Communicating with stakeholders on critical parts review, readiness dates and documentation
• Managing Push-Out and Pull-In of orders, Organize parts pick up while reducing overall logistics costs with timely deliveries.
• Ensuring control of orders, dates management, shipping notices while keeping system updated
• Managing all aspects related to parts supplier management and execution, monitoring parts availability from global factories, productivity and quality: supplier negotiation to PO execution, new part sourcing, owning supplier delivery schedule, ensuring accuracy along the PO-to-receipt cycle
• Co-ordinating & resolve supplier payments related issues while leading from front
• Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiency
• Possessing knowledge of Inco terms, EU and US regulatory and import requirements

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be an Engineering graduate from an accredited university or college (with 5-7 years of experience in Sourcing) preferably from Mechanical/Industrial Engineering background with experience in plant/ manufacturing, as well as knowledge of fabrication, machining, or foundry processes
• Have ERP experience with SAP & Ariba will be advantageous.
• Have sound business acumen and understanding of Inventory, planning & quality related activities
• Have hands-on and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high demanding, international environment
• Have strong quantitative, data analysis and presentation skills
• Have good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Have technical expertise and Risk Assessment Capability

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:

·       For us flexibility works both ways, we work with global customers and have annual targets, so as long as we can respond and deliver to these we can offer a lot of flexibility in this role. Talk to us about your desired flexible working options when you apply

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

About Us

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.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!