Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement Are you passionate about driving sourcing excellence and optimizing material flow for manufacturing operations? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where supply chain performance directly impacts production success? Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data‑driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value. Fuel your passion The Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement is supporting the industrial valve manufacturing site by managing master planning, purchasing activities, and material processes to ensure seamless production execution. The role drives supplier performance, material alignment, and inventory optimization while ensuring compliance with nuclear, HSE, and organizational standards. By strengthening sourcing operations and improving visibility across the supply chain, the specialist enables on‑time delivery and operational excellence. Responsibilities Managing master planning, material processes, and systems for the industrial valve site in Houston, Texas Preparing and updating production schedules based on purchasing needs and operational requirements Driving process improvements to enhance visibility of material availability across product lines Ensuring material alignment with production plans and KPIs through coordination with materials teams and suppliers Optimizing inventory levels and improving processes related to inbound shipments from external suppliers Exchanging data and information regarding product, process, and procedural improvements with cross‑functional teams Handling standardized manufacturing processes and implementing updated procedures from other functions Obtaining nuclear purchasing certifications and managing external operations in accordance with nuclear guidelines Driving improvements in manufacturing on‑time delivery through effective material alignment Tracking and maintaining visibility of short‑cycle purchase orders Placing, reviewing, and managing purchasing activities for materials from internal and external suppliers Managing supplier performance, metrics, and accountability Working with the quality team to resolve nonconformance and return‑to‑vendor discrepancies Attending daily warehouse and virtual meetings with cross‑functional and global teams Completing and maintaining all HSE and compliance training in accordance with Baker Hughes policies Completing all electronic and in‑person learning requirements as per company guidelines Managing the external supplier network from purchase order placement to invoice reconciliation Qualifications Have a bachelor’s degree (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience) Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Materials Planning & Execution and/or sourcing and procurement Have strong oral and written communication skills Have strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities Have an ability to influence others and lead small teams Have experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact Have an ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Have strong problem‑identification and solution‑development skills Have proven analytical and organizational abilities Benefits Contemporary work‑life balance policies and well‑being activities Comprehensive private medical care options Life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs Additional elected or voluntary benefits You will be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people work best varies. Flexible working patterns may be available, including adjusting working hours to support productivity and work‑life balance. 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. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Hughes