Baker Hughes

Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, GBR

In-Office

Entry level

Energy

The Role

Leads end-to-end indirect sourcing and procurement, including supplier scouting, RFQs, negotiations, contracts, purchase orders, supplier performance, category strategies, cost optimization, and process improvement. Partners with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support business objectives, manage supply-base risks, and deliver savings. Analyzes markets and procurement data while contributing to strategic and financial planning.

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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 provides technical expertise to meet our clients’ well intervention requirements. 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 Headquarters Indirect Sourcing team, is responsible for managing a regional supply base, supporting all legal entities and product lines, and managing end-to-end procurement activities for materials and services. This includes supplier scouting, sourcing, contract negotiation, order placement, supplier performance management, and continuous cost optimization.

The Lead Sourcing Specialist is accountable for solving complex problems, executing objectives, and supporting short-term and long-term business goals. This role contributes to operational and financial planning while supporting overall business strategy and driving procurement excellence across the organization.

As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Leading end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for indirect materials and services, driving cost reduction, productivity, and cash flow objectives.
Managing RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchase order issuance, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Developing and executing supplier and category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
Building and managing strategic supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving continuous supplier performance improvements.
Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams, to support business objectives and sourcing decisions.
Delivering sustainable cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract management, and productivity programs.
Analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and procurement data to identify opportunities and support informed decision-making.
Supporting operational and financial goals while contributing to procurement excellence, business strategy, and organizational growth.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Have significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Commercial functions.
Demonstrate strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management, and stakeholder influencing skills.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
Have strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Be a self-motivated professional who can work effectively across functions, teams, and global organizations.
Have experience driving sourcing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, process improvements, and supplier performance programs.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with experience in procurement systems such as Oracle, Ariba, or SAP being preferred; APICS/CIPS certification is an added advantage.

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. To keep moving 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.
Life insurance and disability programs.
Tailored financial programs.
Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
Ongoing career development and learning opportunities within a global organization.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Specialist - Sourcing Management

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Commercial functions
Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management, and stakeholder influencing skills
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions, teams, and global organizations
Experience driving sourcing strategies, cost optimization initiatives, process improvements, and supplier performance programs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with procurement systems such as Oracle, Ariba, or SAP
APICS or CIPS certification

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.

Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.