Sourcing Specialist - New Product Sourcing

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Baker Hughes has developed a comprehensive portfolio of systems and products. From advanced data collection technology to innovative software enabling remote collaboration, Waygate Technologies provides a full suite of non-destructive testing solutions and equipment including radiography, computed tomography, remote visual inspection, ultrasound, and eddy current products.

Partnering with the best

As a Sourcing Specialist – NPI, you are supporting sourcing execution for new product implementation projects from concept through production. You are collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify suppliers, manage RFQs, and ensure material readiness for product builds. You are driving cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while also managing select commodity sourcing responsibilities to support ongoing production needs. You are acting as a key link between engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to deliver successful product launches.

As a Sourcing Specialist – NPI, you are being responsible for:

NPI Sourcing Execution & Project Support

• Executing sourcing activities for NPI projects from concept through production handoff.

• Supporting supplier identification, evaluation, and onboarding aligned with sourcing strategies.

• Leading RFQ processes, including quote collection, analysis, and cost comparison.

• Managing prototype procurement, supplier timelines, and material readiness for builds.

• Tracking NPI milestones and escalating risks related to cost, supply, and timelines.

Supplier Coordination & Performance Support

• Acting as the primary point of contact for suppliers during NPI phases.

• Supporting supplier feasibility reviews, capacity validation, and production readiness.

• Monitoring supplier delivery performance during development builds.

• Supporting supplier performance tracking and corrective action follow-up.

• Coordinating with Supplier Quality teams during quoting and awarding processes.

Costing & Commercial Support

• Supporting cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.

• Assisting in pricing negotiations and commercial terms under guidance from commodity leaders.

• Validating costed BOMs and ensuring alignment with project cost targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partnering with Engineering, Quality, Buyers, Commodity Leaders, and Operations teams.

• Supporting design reviews, engineering changes, and sourcing alignment with project goals.

• Contributing to production readiness, pilot builds, and launch execution activities.

NPI Ownership & Handover Support

• Owning sourcing deliverables throughout the NPI lifecycle.

• Supporting supplier selection, RFQ execution, and sourcing reviews.

• Leading awarding processes including feasibility and approval workflows.

• Preparing sourcing inputs for handoff to Buyers, including pricing, lead times, and risks.

• Supporting contract execution such as LOIs, tooling agreements, and supply contracts.

• Supporting post-launch activities to ensure smooth transition to production.

Commodity Sourcing Responsibilities

• Managing assigned commodities to support production continuity.

• Executing sourcing strategies and supplier management for production programs.

• Driving cost improvement initiatives and ensuring supply continuity.

• Aligning NPI sourcing with long-term commodity strategies.

Communication & Problem Solving

• Communicating sourcing progress, risks, and timelines to stakeholders.

• Applying structured problem-solving methods to resolve supplier and sourcing issues.

• Escalating critical issues to senior sourcing leaders as needed.

Fueling your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5+ years of experience in sourcing, buying, or supply chain roles.

• Have experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or New Product Development (NPD).

• Have strong supplier management and coordination skills.

• Have foundational negotiation skills and understanding of commercial terms.

• Have the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Have strong analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.

• Have excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.

• Have the ability to work independently with guidance from senior sourcing team members.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Onsite role

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.  Join us, and you can expect:
 

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs Education Assistance

• Generous Parental Leave

• Mental Health resources

• Dependent Care

• Additional elected or voluntary benefit

The annual pay scale for this position is between $87,870.00 - $163,120.00.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

 

 

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Specialist - New Product Sourcing