Job Title – Category Lead
Driving Procurement Excellence Through Strategic Category Leadership and Supplier Performance?
Do you enjoy optimizing sourcing strategies and building strong supplier partnerships in a dynamic global environment Do you want to be part of a team shaping the future of energy?
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Baker Hughes is a global leader in energy technology, transforming the energy landscape through cutting‑edge solutions and market‑leading business segments. With more than a century of expertise and operations in over 120 countries, we are committed to making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.
Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team delivers industry‑leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We support customers across the value chain, helping them reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and plan. As part of this team, you will play a key role in driving, sourcing excellence and enabling operational success.
Fuel your passion
As a Category Lead, you will manage sourcing activities across defined categories and projects, driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and alignment with strategic business objectives. You will support category plans, lead sourcing initiatives, and ensure procurement excellence across your assigned scope.
As a Category Lead, you will be responsible for:
Category Management — Owning and managing assigned spend categories, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Supplier Selection & Contracting — Leading supplier selection processes, negotiating commercial terms, and managing contract creation, execution, and compliance.
Requisition Management — Converting internal purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
Order Tracking — Monitoring open orders, confirming delivery dates, and resolving delays or supplier issues proactively.
Stakeholder Engagement — Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure category strategies support operational goals.
Supplier Relationship Management — Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and value delivery.
Performance Monitoring — Conducting quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Market Intelligence — Monitoring market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform sourcing decisions and maintain competitiveness.
Cost Management — Driving cost savings and value‑creation initiatives through effective negotiation and supplier collaboration.
Compliance & Risk Management — Ensuring procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations while managing supply‑base risks.
Documentation — Maintaining accurate records of supplier communications, quotations, and order confirmations.
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
Have MCIPS accreditation, be working toward it, or hold an equivalent US qualification
Have 3–5 years of experience in sourcing or category management
Have strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Have the ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Work in a way that works for you
We understand that everyone works differently and performs at their best under different conditions. In this role, we offer hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week while meeting business needs.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Baker Hughes. We believe we are stronger when our teams are empowered, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in well‑being, professional development, and leadership growth to help every individual thrive.
Working for you
For more than a century, our innovations have shaped the future of energy. To continue moving forward, we reward those who embrace change and drive progress. When you join us, you can expect:
Contemporary work‑life balanced policies and well‑being programs
Comprehensive private medical care options
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tailored financial programs
Education assistance
Generous parental leave
Mental health resources
Dependent care support
Additional voluntary benefits
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 Experienced Professional - Commodity Management
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