Lead Sourcing Specialist – Sourcing Initiatives

July 1, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Lead Sourcing Specialist

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Specialist – Sourcing Initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Sourcing suppliers and technologies required for a 21st Century global and regional operation.
  • Working in a collaborative manner with multi-cultural suppliers and situations within the region.
  • Have ownership for Sourcing policies and procedures within the business.
  • Be the Gatekeeper on Sourcing & Procurement policy and procedures.
  • Supply chain and Relationship management at the cutting edge of supply chain innovation.
  • Contributing to projects as a team member or leading projects.
  • Running and managing Sourcing projects through Ariba involving contract discussion and negotiation.
  • Contract negotiations and contract drafting.
  • Owning Commercial outcomes and results.
  • Solving problems and providing sustainable solutions.
  • Reporting and data analysis.
  • Contributing to KPI’s.
  • Category Management.
  • Procurement management – requisition to fulfilment.
  • Owning the complete Source to Pay model.

Qualifications

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with experience in Sourcing).
  • Strong work experience in Direct sourcing / procurement / Supply chain Management.
  • Strong Contract Management experience.
  • Commodity Management experience (good to have).
  • Experience in ERPs like SAP or Oracle.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
  • Be able to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
  • Permanent work permit in UK.

Flexible Working

  • 4 days from office, 1 day from home.

Benefits

  • 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.

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