Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Position Overview

The Valves Strategic Sourcing Manager will negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies, achieving the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Positions require thorough understanding, application and mastery of approaches, theories, methodologies and application in a concrete organizational context.

Internal title: Sourcing Senior Specialist - Buying/Procurement.

Typical Scope (Subsea Valves)

• Subsea valves (ball, gate, check, HIPPS, choke valves)
• Machined components, forgings, castings
• Actuation systems and assemblies
• Supplier base: global (Europe, UK, US, India, Asia)
• Spend scope: typically multi‑million to $100M+ category responsibility

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage strategic supplier partnerships for subsea valves and critical components, ensuring alignment with long‑term business objectives, technology roadmaps, and project delivery requirements
• Lead the development, negotiation, and implementation of Long‑Term Agreements (LTAs), frame agreements, and partnership models with key suppliers to secure capacity, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation
• Structure agreements to include pricing mechanisms, capacity commitments, lead‑time guarantees, quality expectations, and continuous improvement targets
• Drive collaborative supplier engagement models (early supplier involvement, design‑to‑cost, VA/VE initiatives) to enhance value beyond transactional sourcing
• Ensure all strategic agreements support total cost of ownership (TCO), lifecycle cost optimization, and supply chain resilience
• Maintain governance of LTAs, including performance tracking, compliance monitoring, and periodic renegotiation aligned to market conditions and business demand
• Act as the commercial owner of key supplier relationships, ensuring proactive alignment on forecast demand, technology capability, and long‑term development plans

Behavioral Expectations

• Operates with "Partner with the Best" mindset (collaboration‑driven culture)
• Drives continuous improvement and digital adoption in sourcing
• Focuses on safety, compliance, and sustainability across suppliers
• Builds long‑term strategic supplier partnerships, not just transactional sourcing

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Engineering (spec alignment, technical clarifications)
• Quality (supplier qualification, NCR resolution)
• Manufacturing / Ops (delivery performance, escalation)
• Project / Tender teams (bid phase sourcing strategy)
• Act as primary escalation point for supply disruptions and performance issues

Supplier Management & Development

• Own relationships with key valve and machining suppliers globally
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and audits (technical + QMS + HSE)
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and performance management (KPIs, scorecards)
• Drive supplier development initiatives (capacity, localization, cost reduction)

Commercial & Contracting Leadership

• Lead RFQs, bid evaluations, and sourcing decisions
• Negotiate pricing, LTAs, framework agreements, and project‑specific contracts
• Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) including logistics, testing, and lifecycle costs
• Ensure alignment with commercial, legal, and compliance requirements

Cost & Performance Delivery

• Deliver year‑on‑year cost savings and productivity targets
• Analyze spend, should‑cost models, and cost breakdowns
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (VA/VE, design‑to‑cost, standardization)
• Manage budget adherence and cost forecasting

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with experience in Sourcing)
• Strategic sourcing & category management experience
• Commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills
• Supplier relationship management experience
• Cost analysis / should‑cost modelling expertise
• Cross‑functional leadership abilities
• Experience managing global supply chains and complex categories
• Data‑driven decision making capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability 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

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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