GBR_Sourcing Specialist 1 - Buying/Procurement
NES Group Ltd
Are you passionate about procurement and sourcing? Do you enjoy building strong relationships and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment?
As a Procurement Specialist (Buyer) at Baker Hughes, you will play a critical role in managing the end-to-end buying process for goods and services. Supporting both regional and corporate projects, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence. Partner with the Best
As a Procurement Specialist, you will manage sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchase order execution, ensuring alignment with Baker Hughes policies and business objectives. Key Responsibilities
- Manage the RFQ (Request for Quotation) process, engaging suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and terms
- Place and manage Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring timely execution and delivery
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery of goods and services
- Support contract negotiation and renewal activities
- Maintain strong supplier relationships, gathering market intelligence and assessing risk
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and KPIs
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
- Support data collection, analysis, and reporting for procurement activities
- Manage communication with internal stakeholders regarding procurement requirements and status updates
- Handle supplier invoicing processes and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare cost comparisons and evaluation analyses to achieve best value outcomes
- Address operational issues, including scheduling changes and supplier non-conformities
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or buying, ideally within oil & gas, energy, or technical industries
- Have experience working within the UK market, with a strong understanding of the local business environment
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (technical background preferred)
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
- Have experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Possess knowledge or exposure to contracts and supplier agreements
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage priorities, and contribute to decision-making
- Be fluent in English (additional languages are advantageous)
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Commercial Awareness
- Planning & Organisation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Communication & Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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