Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement at Baker Hughes

Tananger, Rogaland, Norway -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Indirect Procurement, Sourcing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Reduction, Financial Planning, Stakeholder Management, Procurement Operations, Market Analysis, Project Management, Process Improvement, Oracle, Ariba, MS Office, English Proficiency, Norwegian Proficiency

Industry

Energy Technology

Description

Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement Are you passionate about being part of a successful team? Are you looking for a new challenge? Join our Baker Hughes Team! Our Oilfield Services business provides intelligent, connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. Our team provide technical expertise to meet our client expectation in Well Intervention requirement. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to improve their operations reliably and efficiently. Partner with the best The Lead Sourcing Specialist, as part of the Headquarter Indirect Sourcing team, is responsible for managing a region wide supply base, supporting all legal entities and product lines, managing wing to wing all the materials and services purchasing phases, from supplier scouting, to order placing and contract management. The Lead Sourcing Specialist is accountable to solve complex problems, execute objectives, and support short-term/long-term business goals. Is accountable for functional, business, and operational company objectives. Integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization. Is involved in operational and financial planning and contributes to the overall business strategy. As Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for Being accountable for materials and services sourcing and procurement, driving deflation, variable cost productivity, and cash flow targets. Leading procurement operations from request for quotation to order issuing, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Managing strategic suppliers for indirect buy, handling orders of medium/high complexity or medium/high annual volume. Developing, implementing, and leading overall supplier strategy in coordination with BH global commodity strategy, including simplification, sourcing process integrity, and productivity optimization. Balancing strategy development with tactical execution to deliver cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and sustainable cost controls, while collaborating with Finance to validate impacts. Influencing cross‑functional teams in supplier selection, acting as the focal point to drive decision‑making through strong influencing skills. Building technical and market expertise by teaming closely with BH global indirect sourcing team and business functions. Identifying and assessing supplier capabilities, measuring and managing supplier performance. Negotiating lowest possible costs while maintaining the highest quality of goods and services. Interfacing with other BH business sourcing teams and participating in company strategic sourcing initiatives. Fuel your passion To be successful in this role you need the below: Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Finance Have proven experience in Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, and/or Commercial background Be high‑energy, self‑motivated, and willing to take on responsibilities across functions and team boundaries Have strong negotiation skills Have strong oral and written communication skills in English and Norwegian, including executive communication Have the ability to coach and influence peers and senior management Have the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and priorities Have superior listening skills Be willing and able to travel Have proven ability to develop and retain talent Preferred to have proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred to have experience with Oracle/Ariba purchasing systems Preferred to have negotiation expertise Desired to have APICS certification Preferred to have strong project management and process improvement skills 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 The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Management At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

Responsibilities

Manage the region-wide indirect supply base and oversee the end-to-end procurement process from supplier scouting to contract management. Drive cost productivity, deflation, and cash flow targets while aligning with global commodity strategies.