Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Sourcing Specialist

Do you enjoy building relationships and managing multiple priorities?

Are you passionate about procurement/sourcing?

Join our innovative Procurement Team

Our Procurement Team provides support for regional and corporate projects. We are in contact with local and regional teams to collaborate and innovate. We manage the buying process and engage in commercial sourcing management in order to achieve the best contractual conditions and best results for company.

Partner with the best

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in procurement and supplier management. The role involves overseeing sourcing strategies, placing purchase orders, negotiating contracts, and establishing long-term agreements with both direct and indirect suppliers. This position requires advanced negotiation skills, analytical ability, productivity, and strategic thinking to drive cost optimization while maintaining strong supplier relationships. The candidate must also be prepared to travel outside Kuala Lumpur to meet suppliers and site teams.

As a Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Placing and following -up on Purchase Orders (PO) and manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Setting contractual agreements with direct and indirect suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Leading negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, service levels, and long-term value.
• Sending RFQs to potential suppliers, evaluate quotations, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.
• Working with manpower contractors and establish long-term contracts to ensure workforce availability and compliance.
• Developing sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals and market trends.
• Monitoring supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Conducting market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate industry developments.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure procurement supports operational and strategic needs.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Desired) or experience in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• Have minimum of 10 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Have proven expertise in contract management and T&C’s negotiations with suppliers.
• Have excellent analytical skills with a track record of improving productivity in procurement processes.
• Have strong negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Be ready to travel to meet suppliers and site teams outside Kuala Lumpur
• Be advanced proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Have deep knowledge of compliance standards, trade regulations, and risk management practices.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to build trusting relationships with customers and suppliers

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:

• Full Time Regular 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
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

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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