Sourcing Specialist

**Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?**
**Would you like to work on industry leading projects?**
**Join our innovative**Sourcing Team**
**Partner with the best**
As a Commodity Buyer you will support and execute Procurement Priorities in line with business goals and initiatives controlling the whole supply cycle (request for quote, negotiation, PO placement and order fulfilment). In this role you will use your experience and/or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short term initiatives and long term departmental improvements.
As a **Sourcing Specialist**, you will be responsible for:
- Control the deliveries and its Fulfilment with the site requirements, attending all commitment MHD, OTD, OTC.
- Provide Strategic Procurement leadership for assigned categories.
- Engage with, and influence, senior internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and execute category strategies to enable growth, increase margin, reduce costs, and rationalize the supply base.
- Collaborate with stakeholders Product Line, Manufacturing and Engineering on category strategies.
- Negotiate Supply agreements: long term and/or strategic agreements)
- Negotiate price, capacity, payment terms, supplier chargebacks, etc. with suppliers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with S&OP, Product Line, Operations, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing organizations.
- Lead and coordinate top suppliers monthly/quarterly meetings to drive increased performance, continuous improvement and global alignment.
- Responsible for driving the established optimized sourcing strategy of volume leverage and advance release linked to the BOP
- Manage Supply chain and functional risk
- Drive initiatives such as payment terms improvement, material cost out, sole source mitigation, lead time reduction and on-time delivery improvement.
- Work close with Commodity team to ensure Procurement strategy alignment during tender phase.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in engineering, administration and related.
- Experience as a Buyer, preferably with an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
- A demonstrable technical mindset and approach with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, motivate and influence others
- Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
- Great problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Negotiation expertise at local and international level
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (excel is mandatory)
- Knowledge of Oracle/ERP, desired
- Strong Power BI skills
- Outcome focussed and able to manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
- Experience in/or work with International Logistics
Desired Characteristics:
- Previous experience of commodity and engineered items
- Project management, technical and /or materials experience.
- A recognized professional and/or academic qualification. e.g. MCIPS or CDMP
- Experience of a manufacturing / engineering environment, Oil and Gas sector is preferred but not essential.
**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 working pattern:
- MON-FRI, 8am to 5pm
**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**
With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
**Location**: Niteroi
**Join Us**
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you
- Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opp

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