Baker Hughes
SourcingSpecialist-Buying/Procurement
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“Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement at Baker Hughes. Skills: procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract management, negotiations. overseeing sourcing strategies. placing purchase orders”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve the best contractual conditions and best results for company; drive cost optimization; improving productivity in procurement processes
Industry & Context.
analytical ability; strategic thinking
prepared to travel outside Kuala Lumpur to meet suppliers and site teams
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
minimum of 10 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, proven expertise in contract management and T&C’s negotiations with suppliers, excellent analytical skills with a track record of improving productivity in procurement processes, negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, advanced proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools, deep knowledge of compliance standards, trade regulations, and risk management practices, excellent communication skills and an ability to build trusting relationships with customers and suppliers
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
What You'll Do.
overseeing sourcing strategies
placing purchase orders
negotiating contracts
establishing long-term agreements with both direct and indirect suppliers
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
sending RFQs to potential suppliers
and select suppliers based on cost
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate and innovate with local and regional teams; collaborating with internal teams to ensure procurement supports operational and strategic needs
Communication Scope
excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
**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 int
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