Procurement Manager

About the role

Do you enjoy leading strategic sourcing and building high-performing supplier partnerships? Do you thrive in environments where you optimize cost, strengthen supply chain resilience, and guide procurement teams toward operational excellence? Partner with the best Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain.

Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Responsibilities

As a Procurement Manager, you will drive sourcing strategy, supplier performance, spend optimization, and risk mitigation. You will lead procurement teams, collaborate across functions, and ensure purchasing processes support business goals efficiently and responsibly.

• Leading supplier relationship management by:
  • Managing and evaluating vendor performance to ensure reliability and quality
  • Resolving supplier disputes and maintaining long-term partnerships
  • Strengthening supply chain stability through proactive engagement
• Driving spend analysis & cost optimization by:
  • Analyzing purchasing data to identify savings opportunities
  • Reducing inefficiencies and improving overall cost performance
  • Leveraging historical cost trends to guide sourcing decisions
• Ensuring risk management & compliance by:
  • Identifying supply chain vulnerabilities and developing contingency plans
  • Ensuring compliance with policies and regulations across all purchasing activities
  • Maintaining audit-ready documentation and governance standards
• Leading procurement teams by:
  • Supervising and mentoring procurement staff
  • Training buyers and analysts to strengthen capability
  • Driving team performance through coaching and accountability

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or CPSM certification is a plus)
• Have 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
• Have Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Have Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Have Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Work Environment

We recognize that everyone works differently, and that flexibility enables people to perform at their best. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns, including adjusting working hours to help you balance personal and professional commitments while maintaining productivity. This is on an onsite setting to 2001 Rankin Road, Houston, TX.