Buyer Specialist

Are you passionate about building strong supplier relationships and ensuring smooth procurement processes? Do you enjoy being part of a successful team where your work directly impacts operational efficiency and business continuity?

Join our Global Sourcing & Procurement team

Our Sourcing & Procurement team manages supplier relationships, purchasing activities and compliance processes across global operations. We act as a key connection point between Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and our global supplier network. We ensure that every purchase order, quotation, and sourcing decision meets business needs, supports operational excellence, and aligns with company policies and standards.

Partner with the best

As a Buyer Specialist, you will manage the end‑to‑end buying process for a defined portfolio of goods. You will work with suppliers to finalize purchase orders, coordinate quotations, and support sourcing initiatives to secure the most competitive offers. You will also ensure supplier compliance, maintain accurate ERP data, and support internal stakeholders with timely and reliable procurement information.

As a Buyer Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing supplier onboarding and modifications in ERP systems and supporting suppliers in daily activities

• Handling requests for quotation through the iSupplier Portal and providing all required documentation

• Managing competitive bids across multiple suppliers using company tools

• Placing purchase orders for qualified and non‑qualified suppliers and initiating internal qualification processes when needed

• Ensuring timely PO placement for assigned products and maintaining accurate ERP documentation

• Tracking supplier promise dates for FPQ activities, preparing reports, and supporting prioritization based on business needs

• Supporting sourcing initiatives and maintaining strong supplier communication

• Ensuring supplier compliance with regulatory, safety and reputational requirements

• Reporting incidents and applying STOP WORK authority when safety risks are identified

• Performing additional tasks assigned verbally or in writing by the direct manager

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent experience

• Be fluent in English and an effective communicator

• Be a motivated self‑starter who thrives in cross‑functional teamwork

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Be a proactive communicator with solid negotiation abilities

• Show the ability to lead and support complex initiatives

Desired skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently when required

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, flexibility may include: • Adjusted work schedules aligned with business needs • Collaboration across multiple departments and supplier groups • Occasional remote work depending on operational requirements

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Baker Hughes. We invest in development, well‑being and leadership growth so every employee can bring their authentic self to work and perform at their best.

Working for you

Our innovations have shaped the energy industry for more than a century. To continue pushing boundaries, we reward those who embrace challenges with a benefits package that reflects how much we value their contribution. You can expect:

• Contemporary working office policy

• Well‑being and community activities

• Supplementary private medical care options

• Life‑insurance safety net

• Flexible benefit framework

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