Sourcing Senior Specialist - Commodity Management at Baker Hughes

Florence, Tuscany, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commodity Management, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement KPIs, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Acumen, Cross-functional Leadership, S&OP, Contract Negotiation, Direct Materials Sourcing

Industry

Energy Technology

Description

Are you ready to shape sourcing strategies that drive cost, quality, and supply‑chain performance at scale? Are you able to lead supplier partnerships and influence cross‑functional decisions in a global organization? Partner with the best Sourcing and procurement at Baker Hughes are strategic enablers of business performance across Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) and Global Technical Services (GTS). You will play a central role in defining sourcing strategies for direct materials and spare parts, strengthening supplier partnerships, and ensuring reliable supply, competitive cost, and best‑in‑class quality. Working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Product Leadership teams, you will help translate business priorities into robust, scalable commodity strategies. Fuel your passion As a Sourcing Senior Specialist you will be accountable for end‑to‑end commodity ownership, from long‑term strategy definition through execution and performance management. You will lead supplier engagement, embed sourcing strategies into bid and execution activities, and drive cost, productivity, and value creation initiatives. Your expertise will directly support business growth, operational resilience, and competitive advantage across the IET and GTS portfolios. As a Sourcing Senior Specialist – Commodity Management, you will be responsible for: Developing and executing long‑term commodity strategies in partnership with Plant Teams and strategic suppliers, ensuring performance against procurement KPIs for IET, GTS, and CTS businesses. Acting as a trusted partner to Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Leadership teams on product and sourcing strategies (e.g., make/buy decisions, BVC initiatives). Integrating commodity strategies into ITO bid activities during early engagement phases to support competitive and winning customer offers. Ensuring an effective and compliant buying process by optimizing PO placement, driving cost‑reduction initiatives, and managing cost and productivity metrics. Leading supplier selection, development, and partnership management to achieve excellence in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability. Leveraging Sales & Operations Planning data to align supplier capacity with business demand, ensuring forecast visibility and supply continuity. To be successful in this role you will: Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college. Have proven experience leading commodity management or sourcing teams within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Have strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into measurable sourcing and financial outcomes. Have the capability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Have strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with a proactive and self‑starter mindset. Have solid knowledge of supply‑chain principles and technical products relevant to direct materials and spare parts. 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: One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices. 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 Senior Specialist - Commodity 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

The role is responsible for end-to-end commodity ownership, developing long-term sourcing strategies for direct materials and spare parts. It involves leading supplier partnerships and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost, quality, and supply chain performance.