Sourcing experienced professional

Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge technology?

Would you like to help shape the future of our global energy?

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Partner with the best

The Procurement Material Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving the performance and continuous improvement of key operational KPIs, including on-time delivery (OTD) and overdue backlog (ODBL), while supporting effective parts (PO) and Purchase Order Request (POR) prioritization and third party coordination.

In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Service, Finance, Global Operations, and P&L teams, gaining a strong understanding of business drivers and actively contributing to enhanced Procurement efficiency, data-driven decision making, and improved customer and business outcomes.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Partner with the Material Manager across a wide range of activities, from KPI performance tracking to driving continuous improvement initiatives along the Procurement value chain.
• Prioritize and drive continuous improvement across processes, KPI frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration, strengthening customer focus and advancing operational excellence beyond traditional monitoring
• Leverage data-driven insights and statistical analysis to uncover business trends, identify process gaps, and support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to key initiatives focused on on-time delivery (OTD) and overdue backlog (ODBL), enhancing Procurement efficiency and elevating overall customer satisfaction in close collaboration with the Service organization.
• Support the development and refinement of forecasting and estimation models for OTD and ODBL performance.
• Play an active role in both strategic and tactical initiatives aimed at optimizing batch order management and mitigating its operational impact.
• Collaborate closely with the Fulfillment Service team to capture sales opportunities and ensure alignment on priorities, enabling smoother execution and improved responsiveness.
• Drive robust data management practices to support quarter-end reporting and ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Procurement playbook.
• Lead and mentor intern resources, guiding their contributions in process automation and process gap analysis to foster innovation and efficiency.
• Engage with external partners and third parties to ensure accurate and timely Procurement reporting.
• Support the SFM team (across Florence and Houston) in parts prioritization, contributing to improved operational efficiency and delivering greater value to customers.
• Foster a structured weekly operating rhythm with the buyer organization to ensure seamless purchase order creation and execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement initiatives team and Service Finance teams to support accurate and insightful monthly KPI reporting.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in material management, ERP systems, and/or project implementation within complex, cross-functional environments.
• Solid understanding of materials management processes, including planning and control systems.
• Proven project management and consulting capabilities, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive effective solutions across cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle applications and related tools; familiarity with ERP systems is essential.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights that support business performance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach.
• Ability to operate with a strong sense of urgency, effectively managing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel); additional experience with data analysis tools is considered a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, showing ownership and accountability in delivering results.
• Fluency in English

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:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 38,603.44 To 49,500

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Experienced Professional - Buying/Procurement