Strategic Sourcing Specialist

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Defining supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels.
• Leading negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement.
• Managing claims; including commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. and may also include purchasing activities.
• Advising Functional managers or other Functions regarding approaches, processes and procedures in the own field.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about approach and methods for solving complex problems.
• Leading as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects; goals typically take 3-6 months to complete and the time horizon for results/impact is typically 2-12 months after the event.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with experience in Sourcing).
• Strong work experience in Direct sourcing/ procurement.
• Possess experience in Commodity Management.
• Experience in ERPs like SAP or Oracle.
• Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Be able to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Permanent work permit in UK.

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:

• 4 days from office
• 1 day from home

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.

• 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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:
Sourcing Senior Specialist - Buying/Procurement

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.