Procurement Specialist

Job Description

We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Innovating in the energy industry, our subsea and surface pressure capabilities are industry leading. We manufacture innovative, market leading sub sea production systems for the Oil and Gas market for off shore facilities.

As a Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods, apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets, and ensure supplier performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing incoming demand: identify order exceptions, misalignment with product rationalization strategy and opportunities to utilize existing inventory.
• Meeting cost deflation targets via supplier negotiations, alternate supplier development and/or shifting to Best Cost Region suppliers; develop strategic relationships with global suppliers.
• Place and follow up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution, manage problems and schedule changes, update ERP.
• Ensure supplier performance stability to meet delivery, quality and inventory expectations, via lead time reductions, capacity improvements, etc.
• Drive supplier compliance to standard payment terms and reduce days to pay to meet cash goals.
• Plan and schedule order timelines to be consistent with customer requirements while minimizing inventory and shipping costs.
• Work with the Product Line/Sales/Service Delivery to prioritize delivery dates as needed (push outs, pull ins).
• Assist in executing continuous improvement projects to maximize value.
• Keep internal teams and management updated on production status, delays, or issues.
• Provide regular reports on supplier production schedules and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with experience in Sourcing/Materials/Supply Chain).
• Strong work experience in Direct procurement with Oil and Gas/ Subsea or Manufacturing sector.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Member or working towards membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply/APICS.
• Strong process mindset.
• Strong financial and analytical skill.
• Experience using Oracle, SAP or similar ERP.
• Willingness to travel to supplier location as and when required.
• Have a permanent work permit in UK.

Flexible Working

• 4 days from office.
• 1 day from home (remote).

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.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Experienced Professional - Buying/Procurement.