Lead Sourcing Specialist - Buyer/Procurement

Lead Sourcing Specialist Are you a Lead Sourcing Specialist looking for a new challenge? Join our Reuter-Stokes Team!

Reuter-Stokes is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to manage procurement activities across a defined portfolio of goods. In this role, you will apply sourcing policies, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure alignment with technical specifications and budgetary requirements. You will leverage established methods and procedures to support operational efficiency and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives.

Partner with the best

As a Buyer/Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

- Manage the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services for assigned material groups

- Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services to meet operational needs

- Analyze demand requirements and maintain purchase orders to ensure consistent material flow for production

- Lead and support initiatives focused on supplier on-time delivery, cost reduction, and inventory optimization

- Create and manage purchase orders, obtain supplier confirmations, and expedite materials to meet customer timelines

- Follow up on past due items and reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies

- Escalate potential material shortages impacting monthly sales commitments

- Maintain accurate material and vendor data records

- Participate in daily and weekly production meetings to provide proactive materials support

- Communicate material shortages and forecast future monthly and quarterly material impacts

- Apply critical thinking and data analysis to solve cross-functional supply chain challenges

- Utilize Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis; SAP experience preferred

- Build strong internal and external relationships through effective communication and collaboration

- Demonstrate a proactive, driven approach to problem-solving within a manufacturing environment

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

- Have a Bachelor's degree - Have a minimum of 3+ years of Buying/Sourcing experience.

- Must be able to pass export control eligibility requirements

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities

- Work independently with minimal supervision

- Apply advanced problem-solving skills to complex challenges

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.

- This will be a full-time (M-F, 8AM - 5PM ), in-office position in Twinsburg, OH

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize 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 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

- Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found

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, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

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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