Sourcing Specialist 2 - Sourcing Initiatives_MA10

Description :

Title : Sourcing Specialist 2 - Sourcing Initiatives MA10

Location : Houston, MA

Duration : 12 months on Contract

Note :

Per business unit the role will float between two DT Sub-Categories, DT Professional Services and Software requiring experience with negotiating MSAs, technology-related labor rates and SOWs.

Please place priority in sourcing for candidates. 2 positions to source (1 - 12 month assignment and 1 - 6 month assignment).

NOTE 2 : The business unit will not consider contract administrators, non-IT Sourcing experience, small gaps in experience ok but not large gaps.

Please see attached to assist in screening candidates before submitting.

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

Work Schedule : M-F 40 hr. / wk.

Background Verification : standard

Drug Screening : 10 panel UA