Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

About the Role

In this role you will manage master planning, purchasing activities, and material processes to ensure seamless production execution. You will drive supplier performance, align material supply with production plans, and optimize inventory while complying with nuclear, HSE, and organizational standards. Your efforts enable on‑time delivery and operational excellence across the supply chain. • Manage master planning, material processes, and systems for the Houston industrial valve site. • Prepare and update production schedules based on purchasing needs and operational requirements. • Drive process improvements to increase visibility of material availability across product lines. • Ensure material alignment with production plans and KPIs through coordination with materials teams and suppliers. • Optimize inventory levels and improve inbound shipment processes from external suppliers. • Exchange data on product, process, and procedural improvements with cross‑functional teams. • Implement standardized manufacturing processes and updated procedures from other functions. • Obtain nuclear purchasing certifications and manage operations per nuclear guidelines. • Improve on‑time delivery through effective material alignment. • Track and maintain visibility of short‑cycle purchase orders. • Place, review, and manage purchasing activities for internal and external suppliers. • Manage supplier performance, metrics, and accountability. • Collaborate with quality team to resolve nonconformance and return‑to‑vendor issues. • Participate in daily warehouse and virtual meetings with cross‑functional and global teams. • Complete all HSE and compliance training per Baker Hughes policies. • Oversee external supplier network from purchase order placement to invoice reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸master planning
• ▸production scheduling
• ▸inventory optimization
• ▸supplier management
• ▸material alignment
• ▸nuclear compliance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years manufacturing experience). • Minimum 3 years experience in Materials Planning & Execution and/or sourcing and procurement. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Interpersonal and leadership capabilities with ability to influence and lead small teams. • Experience leading moderate‑scope initiatives and coordinating multiple projects. • Strong problem‑identification, solution‑development, analytical and organizational abilities.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸3+ years
• ▸materials planning
• ▸communication
• ▸leadership
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Baker Hughes offers flexible working patterns that can be adjusted to support productivity and work‑life balance. The company invests in employee health, well‑being, development, and an inclusive environment where authentic selves are welcomed. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical care, life and disability insurance, tailored financial programs, and participation in the Thrift Plan (401k). Additional compensation such as performance‑based bonuses may also be offered. • Contemporary work‑life balance policies and flexible working patterns. • Comprehensive private medical care options. • Life insurance, disability programs, and tailored financial programs. • Access to company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare and 401(k) Thrift Plan. • Eligibility for additional compensation such as performance‑based bonuses.

Work Environment

Onsite