Baker Hughes

Buyer

GB-Ashby de la Zouch-Power House, Excelsior Road Full time

Buyer 

Join our team!

  • Baker Hughes is a global leader in energy technology, transforming the energy landscape through our cutting-edge solutions and market-leading business segments. With over a century of expertise and operations in more than 120 countries, we are driving the future of energy—making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.  
  • Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future. 

Partner the best

As a Buyer, you will support the procurement of goods and services across assigned categories, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing aligned with business needs. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain supply continuity and optimize value. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Supplier Engagement: Contact suppliers to request quotations for goods and services, ensuring competitive pricing and lead times. 
  • Requisition Management: Convert internal purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders in accordance with company policies. 
  • Order Tracking: Monitor open orders and proactively, follow up with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve any delays or issues. 
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of supplier communications, quotations, and order confirmations. 
  • System Updates: Ensure procurement systems are updated with the latest order and delivery information. 
  • Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives to improve procurement processes and supplier performance. 

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
  • Proven experience in procurement or supply chain. 
  • Strong communication and organizational skills. 
  • ERP system proficiency (Oracle preferred). 
  • Team-oriented with a proactive mindset. 

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 hybrid working with flexibility of two days per week working from home while meeting the needs of the business. 

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.