GBR_Lead Sourcing Specialist 2 - Tender and Project Sourcing

Description:

[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Role Summary

The ITO (Inquiry to Order) Fabrication Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting the commercial and technical evaluation of supplier quotations for fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and manufacturing scopes during the bid phase. The role works closely with Sales, Commercial Operations, Engineering, Quality, Project Management, and Suppliers to develop competitive sourcing strategies that maximize Baker Hughes' chances of winning business while ensuring compliance with quality, delivery, and commercial requirements.

The position is accountable for obtaining supplier quotations, analysing cost drivers, identifying savings opportunities, assessing supplier capability, mitigating supply chain risk, and delivering sourcing recommendations to support bid submissions and strategic growth objectives.

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[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Key Responsibilities

[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Bid and Proposal Support

• Lead sourcing activities for fabrication-related RFQs during the ITO phase.
• Develop sourcing strategies that achieve competitive pricing while maintaining required technical and quality standards.
• Engage suppliers early in the bidding process to secure budgetary and firm quotations.
• Support commercial bid reviews by providing sourcing recommendations, market intelligence, and risk assessments.
• Drive supplier participation and ensure quotation responses are received within required bid timelines.
• Collaborate with Commercial Operations and Sales teams to support proposal development and bid submission.

[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Supplier Quotation Management

• Issue RFQs to approved suppliers for fabrication, machining, welding, coating, pressure-containing components, and assembly services.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for commercial competitiveness, technical compliance, delivery capability, and contractual alignment.
• Conduct total cost analysis, including logistics, duties, local content requirements, and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranty provisions, and commercial conditions.
• Maintain accurate bid documentation and quotation evaluation records.

[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Cost Optimization

• Identify cost reduction opportunities through competitive bidding, supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing strategies, and market benchmarking.
• Challenge supplier pricing and cost assumptions to improve bid competitiveness.
• Support development and implementation of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and framework agreements with key fabrication suppliers.
• Leverage should-cost principles and market knowledge to improve overall sourcing performance.

[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Supplier Management

• Maintain relationships with strategic fabrication suppliers globally.
• Assess supplier capacity, financial stability, technical capability, and execution risk.
• Support supplier qualification, development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions affecting fabrication costs, raw materials, labour, and manufacturing capacity.
• Work closely with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams to ensure supplier compliance with Baker Hughes requirements.

[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Risk Management

• Identify and communicate sourcing risks associated with capacity constraints, long lead materials, geopolitical issues, financial exposure, and delivery performance.
• Develop mitigation plans to address identified risks.
• Support supplier financial risk reviews and due diligence activities.
• Ensure business continuity plans are considered for critical fabrication scopes.

[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with:
  • Commercial Operations
  • Sales
  • Engineering
  • Supplier Quality
  • Manufacturing
  • Project Management
  • Finance
  • Legal and Contracting
• Participate in bid review meetings and provide sourcing guidance throughout the proposal process.
• Support transition of awarded projects from ITO to OTR (Order to Remittance).

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[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in sourcing, procurement, fabrication supply chain management, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting commercial bids, proposals, or project execution activities.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes including welding, machining, assembly, coating, and pressure-containing equipment manufacturing.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and sourcing tools.

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[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Desired Characteristics

• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Effective project and time management capability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced bid environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of supplier cost structures and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to identify and mitigate sourcing risks proactively.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on value creation.

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[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• ITO savings and cost avoidance achieved.
• Bid competitiveness improvement.
• RFQ response rate.
• On-time quotation completion.
• Supplier engagement and participation levels.
• Risk identification and mitigation effectiveness.
• Strategic supplier coverage and capacity agreements.
• Compliance to sourcing and quotation evaluation processes.

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[strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"]Typical Scope of Influence

• Fabrication and manufacturing supplier spend associated with bid opportunities.
• Strategic supplier selection decisions during the proposal phase.
• Cost competitiveness of Baker Hughes bids.
• Supply chain risk management for fabrication scopes.
• Supplier capacity and market intelligence supporting growth objectives.

This role serves as the primary sourcing focal point for fabrication-related bid activities, ensuring Baker Hughes secures competitive, technically compliant, and commercially robust supplier solutions during the Inquiry-to-Order process.

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Additional Details

• Manager's Requested Bill Rate : 0.00
• Marketing Title : (No Value)
• Expected Role Challenges : Obtaining competitive supplier quotations within tight bid deadlines.Balancing cost competitiveness with quality, technical compliance, and delivery requirements.Managing multiple RFQs and bid opportunities simultaneously.Negotiating favorable pricing, payment terms, and lead times with suppliers.Mitigating supply chain risks related to supplier capacity, long lead materials, geopolitical issues, and financial stability.Influencing cross-functional stakeholders during bid and proposal reviews.Responding to changing market conditions affecting fabrication, labor, and raw material costs.
• Working Conditions : Office-based and cross-functional business environment.Frequent interaction with global suppliers and internal stakeholders.Fast-paced bid and proposal environment with strict deadlines.May require participation in virtual meetings across different time zones.Occasional supplier visits may be required depending on business needs.
• Are there any safety risks associated with the role? : No
• Will the worker be working at a customer's facility? : N/A
• Essential Requirements of the Role : Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or equivalent experience.Significant experience in sourcing, procurement, fabrication supply chain management, or manufacturing.Experience supporting commercial bids, proposals, or project execution.Knowledge of fabrication processes including welding, machining, assembly, coating, and pressure-containing equipment manufacturing.Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation skills.Experience using ERP systems and sourcing tools.Ability to perform cost analysis and supplier evaluations.Experience identifying and mitigating sourcing and supply chain risks.
• Desirable Attributes : Strong analytical and financial acumen.Continuous improvement mindset.Strong commercial awareness.Understanding of supplier cost structures and manufacturing processes.Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.Ability to influence decision-making across multiple functions.Strategic sourcing and market intelligence capabilities.
• Soft Skills : Negotiation skills.Communication and presentation skills.Stakeholder management.Relationship building.Problem-solving and critical thinking.Time management and prioritization.Collaboration and teamwork.Decision-making.Influencing and persuasion.Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Tools or Software : ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms).Sourcing and procurement management tools.RFQ/RFP management systems.Microsoft Excel for cost analysis and bid evaluations.Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).Supplier performance and quotation tracking systems.
• Education : Bachelor's Degree in:Supply Chain ManagementEngineeringManufacturingBusiness AdministrationRelated disciplineEquivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Travel Abroad : No
• Industry Background or Experience : Oil & Gas.Energy.Industrial Manufacturing.Heavy Engineering.Fabrication and Welding Operations.Mechanical Manufacturing.Supply Chain and Procurement.Project-based industrial equipment environments.
• Accreditations / Qualifications / Certification / Licenses : RequiredBachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience).Preferred but not specifically statedAPICS/ASCM Certification.CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).Supply Chain or Procurement-related certifications.
• Languages : Mandatory: English Desirable Additional languages supporting lobal supplier engagement would be ad
• Is a Flexible Work Arrangement Offered? : (No Value)
• Pay Parity Checked? : Yes
• Rig Certificate : No
• Does the Candidate require Offshore Medical & Training Certificates to be arranged by the Supplier? : No
• Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote? : Yes
• Is Medical Check Required for Role? : Yes
• Shift Work : No
• Where is the role based? : Office Based
• Shift Detail : (No Value)
• Rotation schedule : NA
• Other Rotation : (No Value)
• Driving Licence : No
• Driving on behalf of Company : No
• Candidate Type Consideration : National
• Business case justification : SSPSCW473
• IR35 Designation : Inside IR35