Sourcing Specialist

General Electric ,
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

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Job Description

Role Summary: Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Positions requiring understanding of a concepts, methods and procedures to enable sourcing execution. Essential Responsibilities: + Place and follow-up on POs. + Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. + Manage problems and schedule changes. + Update ERP. + Assess supplier capabilities and make recommendations on supplier acceptability. + Understand strategies for assigned commodities & proactively drive initiatives to meet Sourcing objectives. + Analyze and track Supplier promise date accuracy and develop reports to ensure Supplier promise date accuracy . + Support commodity buys. + Writes reports to track PO activity and supplier performance. + Communicates with direct team and supervisor. + Presents to internal teams on metrics, project status and research. + Elaborates proposals for improvement in approaches, methods, procedures and processes in the own field. + Contributes to project as a team member. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with proven years of experience in Sourcing). Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website Desired Characteristics: Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to work independently. Strong problem solving skills. About Us: Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE) is the world's first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. We deploy minds and machines to enhance customer productivity, safety and environmental stewardship, while minimizing costs and risks at every step of the energy value chain. With operations in over 120 countries, we infuse over a century of experience with the spirit of a startup - inventing smarter ways to bring energy to the world. Follow Baker Hughes, a GE company on Twitter @BHGECo, or visit us at BHGE.com. Locations: United Kingdom; Inverurie