Global Buyer- Industrial Valves

Global Buyer Industrial Valves

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Would you like to be part of our Turbomachinery Process Solutions Product Line?

Join our Industrial Energy Technology Team

Our Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value chain and industrial sector. We hold an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology and lifecycle services. Our Engineering Transformation team works to improve the quality of our Engineering processes.

Partner with the best

As a Global Buyer -Industrial Valves, you will be responsible for Buying and Fulfillment of Valve parts being part of India Procurement Management Center of Excellence (COE). In this role you will follow an individual work plan, manage global stake holders & suppliers, meet day-to-day short-term objectives and resolve issues through immediate action and long- term planning. Coordination and timely communication between all the stakeholders involved and suppliers is a very important characteristic of the role. Candidate will be responsible for all aspects related to parts supplier management and execution, monitoring parts availability from global factories, productivity and quality: supplier negotiation to PO execution, new part sourcing, owning supplier delivery schedule, ensuring accuracy along the PO-to-receipt cycle

As a Global Buyer -Industrial Valves, you will be responsible for

• Floating RFQ/Inquiry to potential global suppliers for Casting, machining & Catalogue parts
• Driving Deflation, Savings and BCC penetration while optimizing supplier base, able to drive should cost analysis
• Performing strong negotiations with suppliers on techno-commercial aspects and aligning terms of purchase favorably
• Assessing supplier capabilities and reviewing detail manufacturing schedule/ GANTT Charts
• Evaluating & monitoring supplier performance thru monthly/weekly scorecards
• Connecting with Site Material, Engineering, Project team on shortages while identifying and implement process improvements
• Proactively communicates with stakeholders on critical parts review, readiness dates and documentation
• Managing Push-Out and Pull-In of orders
• Organizing parts pick up while reducing overall logistics costs with timely deliveries
• Ensuring control of orders, dates management, shipping notices while keeping system updated
• Co-ordinating & resolving supplier payments related issues while leading from front
• Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiency
• Possessing knowledge of Inco terms, EU and US regulatory and import requirements

Fuel your Passion
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Be an Engineering graduate from an accredited university or college with 4-10 years of experience in Sourcing preferably from Mechanical/Industrial Engineering background.
• Willing to travel to supplier offices with in Coimbatore
• Have prior experience with Valve manufacturing is desirable and know-how of foundry process is an add on
• Have ERP experience with SAP & Ariba will be advantageous
• Have sound business acumen and understanding of Inventory, planning & quality related activities
• Have hands-on and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high demanding, international environment
• Have strong quantitative, data analysis and presentation skills
• Have good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Have technical expertise and Risk Assessment Capability
• Have strong communication skills and ability to connect with stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate highest level of Integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively (Daily/weekly) with Baker Hughes Global supplier base in different time zones

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise 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 the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionised energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritise rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and well-being activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• A safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits