Procurement Specialist at Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE), is the world's first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storied heritage of invention, BHGE harnesses the passion and experience of its people to enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job ID: R163967
Location: Onne, Rivers

Partner with the best

• As a Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods.
• You will apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.

As a Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Analysing incoming demand: identifies order exceptions, misalignment with product rationalization strategy and opportunities to utilize existing inventory
• Meeting cost out deflation targets via supplier negotiations, alternate supplier development and/or shifting to Best Cost Region suppliers; develop strategic relationships with global suppliers
• Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
• Ensure supplier performance stability to meet delivery, quality and inventory expectations, via lead time reductions, capacity improvements, etc.
• Driving supplier compliance to standard payment terms and reduce days to pay to meet cash goals.
• Planning and scheduling order timelines to be consistent with customer requirements while minimizing inventory and shipping costs
• Working with the Product Line/Sales/Service Delivery to prioritize deliver dates as needed (push outs, pull ins)
• Assisting in executing continuous improvement projects to maximize value.
• Keeping internal teams and management updated on production status, delays, or issues
• Providing regular reports on supplier production schedules and costs

Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a High School Diploma / GED with experience in Sourcing / Materials / Supply Chain).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills   
• Member or working towards membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply/APICS          
• Strong process mindset
• Strong financial and analytical skill
• Experience using Oracle, SAP or similar ERP.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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