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Procurement Specialist

Baker Hughes

  • Houston, Texas
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    As a Procurement Specialist , you will be responsible for: Leading end-to-end procurement activities, including spend analysis, supplier evaluations, sourcing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for leading complex sourcing initiatives, developing supplier strategies, and driving value creation through cost optimization, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas
    IndustryEnergy and Utilities
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1987
    Websitehttp://www.bakerhughes.com/careers

    Description

    Procurement Specialist

    Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?

    Join Our Global Procurement Team!

    Partner with the best

    The Procurement Specialist (Senior Level) plays a critical role in supporting organizational objectives through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement excellence. This position is responsible for leading complex sourcing initiatives, developing supplier strategies, and driving value creation through cost optimization, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.

    You will serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders while leading strategic procurement projects that improve supplier performance, strengthen supply continuity, and ensure compliance with company procurement standards.

    As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

    • Leading end-to-end procurement activities, including spend analysis, supplier evaluations, sourcing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives

    • Executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, supply assurance, and long-term value

    • Managing multiple supplier development and performance improvement projects across various spend categories

    • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and strategic business partners

    • Conducting supplier performance reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives

    • Identifying and mitigating supplier-related operational, financial, and supply continuity risks

    • Collaborating with suppliers to drive innovation, efficiency improvements, and value creation opportunities

    • Partnering closely with business units to understand procurement requirements and align sourcing strategies with business objectives

    • Providing procurement expertise, guidance, and recommendations to internal stakeholders

    • Communicating sourcing strategies, project outcomes, and procurement recommendations to leadership teams

    • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration among Finance, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and other business partners

    • Driving procurement process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives

    • Supporting procurement transformation programs, digitalization efforts, and system enhancements

    • Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, ethical sourcing standards, and governance requirements

    • Mentoring and supporting the development of junior procurement professionals when appropriate

    Fuel your passion

    To be successful in this role you will:

    • Have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

    • Have 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or supplier management

    • Demonstrate a proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and delivering measurable cost savings and business value

    • Have experience utilizing ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or equivalent systems

    • Possess advanced analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities

    • Demonstrate strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills

    • Have the ability to influence decision-making and build credibility with stakeholders across all organizational levels

    Preferred Qualifications

    • CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or equivalent procurement certification

    • MBA or advanced business degree

    • Experience within manufacturing, industrial, energy, or technology sectors

    • Knowledge of supplier risk management, sustainability initiatives, and supply chain resiliency programs

    • Experience managing multi-million-dollar spend portfolios

    Key Competencies

    • Strategic Procurement

    • Supplier Relationship Management

    • Financial Analysis

    • Risk Management

    • Stakeholder Engagement

    • Project Leadership

    • Data Analytics

    • Continuous Improvement

    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:

    • Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

    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

    This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

    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.

     

     

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

    About Company

    Baker Hughes is a leading supplier of services, products, technology and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. The company’s 58,000-plus employees work in more than 80 countries to help
    customers find, evaluate, drill, produce, transport and process hydrocarbon resources. We have a broad
    technology base with expertise in key areas. Collaboration is the foundation upon which Baker Hughes
    builds our business and develops next-generation products and services for drilling and evaluation,
    completions and production, fluids and chemicals. We welcome your application. To learn more about us,
    visit: www.bakerhughes.com.

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