Lead Procurement Specialist

**Are you an experienced procurement professional with an in-depth understanding of procurement contracts?**

**Are you passionate about procurement ?**

**Join our Solutions team**

Our Sourcing Team provides support for regional and global projects in our Flexible Pipe Systems business. We engage and collaborate with regional and global sourcing and procurement teams.

**Partner with the best**

Baker Hughes is looking for this role to contribute to procurement strategy and plan, supporting our Flexible Pipes Systems business growth, delivering the best products and services to our customers.

As a Lead Procurement Specialist - Solutions, you will be responsible for:

- Contributing to Procurement strategy and plan to support Solutions business growth plan.
- Overseeing Global Solutions daily activities, managing purchasing process from inquiry to order up to accounts payable.
- Working independently, supervising and managing procurement operations.
- Leading negotiations with suppliers. Manages suppliers onboarding (vendor and product qualification).
- Developing and implementing best practices ensuring operational excellence.
- Managing and monitoring supplier compliance and performance against established contracts, POs and processes.
- Fostering active daily use of continuous improvement tools to improve HS&E, quality, delivery, financial performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.
- Conducting all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes health, safety and environmental policies, legal compliance requirements.

**Fuel your passion**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Have a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent field of study
- Have proven experience in Sourcing / Procurement for direct (Electronic Components) and indirect spend (MRO, CAPEX and Manpower Hiring)
- Have proven experience in a leadership role
- Have professional certification in CIPS / APICS
- Have good oral and written communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Have the ability to communicate with internal customers and suppliers
- Have the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

**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:

- Compressed hours

**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

**About Us**:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

**Join Us**:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you Let’s come together and take energy forward.

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.