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Baker Hughes

Global Category & Sourcing Director – Chemicals and Minerals (OFSE – GSC) Housto

Baker Hughes, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Global Category & Sourcing Director – Chemicals and Minerals (OFSE – GSC) Houston

Would you like to work for a forward thinking technology company? Do you enjoy technical challenges? Join our growing team. We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and maximize reservoir value. Partner with the best. As Global Category & Sourcing Director, you will be responsible for: Providing leadership on the global category strategy and ensure SRM and Procurement team is aligned on the implementation/execution of the strategy at global and local levels. Driving the execution and implementation of the sourcing, negotiations and contracting strategies to achieve category deflation, cash, supply base rationalization, spend under contract and rest of business’ KPIs. Supplier Management – Leverage a standard framework to classify suppliers and implement SRM programs. Evaluating and monitoring the risk profile of the supply base, identify mitigation targets and implement risk improvement initiatives. Developing a portfolio of sourcing/category initiatives and deliver cost reductions & deflation against challenging current and multi-year savings targets. Continuous improvement for the chemicals and Minerals category across regions and product lines. Leading cross-functional teams using spend data analytics, market research, benchmarks, and cost modeling to define category strategies, identify and leverage high value opportunities that deliver innovative and sustainable value, operational efficiencies and risk mitigation to the organization. Guiding team through contract negotiation and global execution. Developing and managing a high-performing team of category managers and supplier relationship managers in the category team. Providing advice and guidance to functional management or business functions on strategies, projects, and value generating programs. Fuel your passion. To be successful in this role you will: Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or equivalent. Have 15+ years of experience in Procurement, category management, planning, engineering or related field. Have 10+ years of experience successfully leading high performing teams. Have 5+ years of chemicals experience. Be accomplished in category management and has commercial category expertise. Have dynamic experience with the negotiation of contract and commercial terms and conditions and able to coach others. Have proven global leadership & influence skills that inspire trust, collaboration and operational excellence. Have the ability to work in a highly metric-driven environment and deliver against challenging performance targets. Have proven project management skills with ability to plan tasks, assign resources, manage progress, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflict, build consensus and motivate team members across multiple functions, regions and product lines. Desired Characteristics: Master’s Degree is a plus. Professional Procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS, etc.) desired. Work in a way that works for you. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Benefits

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. We will consider all applicants and provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health & welfare programs and a 401(k) plan. You may be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies. 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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