Sourcing Professional - Buying/Procurement

Overview Are you seeking your next move in Procurement and Supply Chain within an engineering/manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy building relationships and managing multiple priorities? Join our innovative team. 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 a market‑leading sub‑sea production system for the Oil and Gas market for offshore facilities. Partner with the best. Responsibilities Analyze incoming demand: identify order exceptions, misalignment with product rationalization strategy, and opportunities to utilize existing inventory. Meet cost and out‑deflation targets via supplier negotiations, alternate supplier development, and/or shifting to best‑cost region suppliers; develop strategic relationships with global suppliers. Place and follow up on purchase orders. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP. Ensure supplier performance stability to meet delivery, quality and inventory expectations via lead‑time reductions, capacity improvements, etc. Drive supplier compliance to standard payment terms and reduce days to pay to meet cash goals. Plan and schedule order timelines to be consistent with customer requirements while minimizing inventory and shipping costs. Work with Product Line/Sales/Service Delivery to prioritize delivery dates as needed (push‑outs, pull‑ins). Assist in executing continuous improvement projects to maximize value. Keep internal teams and management updated on production status, delays, or issues. Provide regular reports on supplier production schedules and costs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with experience in sourcing, materials or supply chain). Strong work experience in direct procurement with Oil and Gas / Subsea or manufacturing sector. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to work independently. Strong problem‑solving skills. Strong negotiation and contract‑management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills. Member or working towards membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply/APICS. Strong process mindset. Strong financial and analytical skill. Experience using Oracle, SAP or similar ERP. Willingness to travel to supplier location as and when required. Must be willing to work in a fast‑paced working environment that requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Must be willing to work on initiatives that drive positive changes in procurement—primarily cost and lead‑time improvement focused. Work Arrangement Flexible working patterns: four days from office, one day from home (remote). Benefits 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. Eligible to participate in company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health and welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). Possible bonus compensation subject to applicable benefit plans or policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Hughes Company