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Work Schedule: M-F 40 hr./wk.
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Previous Software sourcing experience with Large company similar in size to Baker Hughes. Experience with Cloud agreement. Previous oil and gas experience a plus.
This is a primarily remote role. Prefer candidates be local to Houston to go onsite when needed.
Role Summary:
In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic sourcing support to the Digital Technology Sourcing Team working with suppliers that provide Digital Technology related products and services.
Essential Responsibilities:
You will establish relationships by building trust with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers, then develop/execute strategies for each transaction in order to achieve business outcomes. You will lead and have responsibility for negotiations and Sourcing Initiatives for the Digital Technology staff and team.
Responsibilities:
• Drive global sourcing strategies in alignment with the Baker Hughes’ Digital Technology requirements • Partner with Sourcing and DT leadership to ensure all commercial requirements capture desired cost, performance, service, and business outcomes
• Develop & cultivate mutually beneficial relationships and strategic engagements with key suppliers and stakeholders
• Plan and assist Commodity Leaders with technology related negotiations across the company, and managing category spend
• Partner with Senior Commodity Leader(s) to negotiate all needed contracts, including: hardware, software (& SaaS), or professional services with an emphasis on software contracts
• Collaborate with appropriate finance, compliance, and legal subject matter experts in the negotiation and execution of contracts including Master Services Agreements Software License Agreements, Cloud-technologies including SaaS contracts, Master Product Agreements, Statements of Work, and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college and a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Sourcing (OR High School Diploma / GED and a minimum 8 years of experience in IT Sourcing or IT Program Management)• • Adept at Office tools including Excel, Word, PPT and other workplace tools necessary for data analysis and contract review
Desired Characteristics:
• Ability to work independently in a high volume, global environment
• Ability to use Ariba and other ERP systems on day 1
• Experience with RFQ and RFP development, implementation and execution
• Highly organized and resilient
• Able to flex as business priorities change
• Proven ability to quickly learn processes for Buy to Pay and Source to Buy
• Proven strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated results-oriented team player
• Demonstrated professional oral / written communication and negotiation skills
• Strong customer focus and relationship management ability.
• Proven strong project management skills
• History/knowledge of supplier base consolidation
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