Buyer Specialist
Job Description
Buyer Specialist
Are you passionate about building strong supplier relationships and ensuring smooth procurement processes? Do you enjoy being part of a successful team where your work directly impacts operational efficiency and business continuity?
Join our Global Sourcing & Procurement team
Our Sourcing & Procurement team manages supplier relationships, purchasing activities and compliance processes across global operations. We act as a key connection point between Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and our global supplier network. We ensure that every purchase order, quotation, and sourcing decision meets business needs, supports operational excellence, and aligns with company policies and standards.
Partner with the best
As a Buyer Specialist, you will manage the end‑to‑end buying process for a defined portfolio of goods. You will work with suppliers to finalize purchase orders, coordinate quotations, and support sourcing initiatives to secure the most competitive offers. You will also ensure supplier compliance, maintain accurate ERP data, and support internal stakeholders with timely and reliable procurement information.
As a Buyer Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Managing supplier onboarding and modifications in ERP systems and supporting suppliers in daily activities
Handling requests for quotation through the iSupplier Portal and providing all required documentation
Managing competitive bids across multiple suppliers using company tools
Placing purchase orders for qualified and non‑qualified suppliers and initiating internal qualification processes when needed
Ensuring timely PO placement for assigned products and maintaining accurate ERP documentation
Tracking supplier promise dates for FPQ activities, preparing reports, and supporting prioritization based on business needs
Supporting sourcing initiatives and maintaining strong supplier communication
Ensuring supplier compliance with regulatory, safety and reputational requirements
Reporting incidents and applying STOP WORK authority when safety risks are identified
Performing additional tasks assigned verbally or in writing by the direct manager
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent experience
Be fluent in English and an effective communicator
Be a motivated self‑starter who thrives in cross‑functional teamwork
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Be a proactive communicator with solid negotiation abilities
Show the ability to lead and support complex initiatives
Desired skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently when required
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone works differently. In this role, flexibility may include: • Adjusted work schedules aligned with business needs • Collaboration across multiple departments and supplier groups • Occasional remote work depending on operational requirements
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Baker Hughes. We invest in development, well‑being and leadership growth so every employee can bring their authentic self to work and perform at their best.
Working for you
Our innovations have shaped the energy industry for more than a century. To continue pushing boundaries, we reward those who embrace challenges with a benefits package that reflects how much we value their contribution. You can expect:
Contemporary working office policy
Well‑being and community activities
Supplementary private medical care options
Life‑insurance safety net
Flexible benefit framework