Baker Hughes · 2 hours ago
Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBaker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement is responsible for managing master planning, purchasing activities, and material processes to ensure seamless production execution at the industrial valve manufacturing site.
Clean EnergyEnergyIndustrialInformation TechnologyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Managing master planning, material processes, and systems for the industrial valve site in Houston, Texas
Preparing and updating production schedules based on purchasing needs and operational requirements
Driving process improvements to enhance visibility of material availability across product lines
Ensuring material alignment with production plans and KPIs through coordination with materials teams and suppliers
Optimizing inventory levels and improving processes related to inbound shipments from external suppliers
Exchanging data and information regarding product, process, and procedural improvements with cross‑functional teams
Handling standardized manufacturing processes and implementing updated procedures from other functions
Obtaining nuclear purchasing certifications and managing external operations in accordance with nuclear guidelines
Driving improvements in manufacturing on‑time delivery through effective material alignment
Tracking and maintaining visibility of short‑cycle purchase orders
Placing, reviewing, and managing purchasing activities for materials from internal and external suppliers
Managing supplier performance, metrics, and accountability
Working with the quality team to resolve nonconformance and return‑to‑vendor discrepancies
Attending daily warehouse and virtual meetings with cross‑functional and global teams
Completing and maintaining all HSE and compliance training in accordance with Baker Hughes policies
Completing all electronic and in‑person learning requirements as per company guidelines
Managing the external supplier network from purchase order placement to invoice reconciliation
Qualification
Required
Have a bachelor's degree (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience)
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Materials Planning & Execution and/or sourcing and procurement
Have strong oral and written communication skills
Have strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities
Have an ability to influence others and lead small teams
Have experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Have an ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Have strong problem‑identification and solution‑development skills
Have proven analytical and organizational abilities
Benefits
Contemporary work‑life balance policies and well‑being activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
Company
Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. It is a sub-organization of BRUSH Power Generation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3B2023-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2021-12-07IPO
2017-07-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Georgia Magno
Chief Legal Officer
Jack Hinton
Chief HSE Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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