India Regional Senior Sourcing Leader

India Regional Senior Sourcing Leader

Are you a Senior Sourcing Leader looking for new challenge?

Would you like to partner & scale up our India supply base - sourcing strategy for Industrial valves ?  

Partner with the best

Join our Innovative Commodity Management team to bring the best value proposition by strategizing & deploying direct materials sourcing deliverables for regional and global projects. 

As India Regional Senior Sourcing Leader- Commodity Management, you will be leading a team of 10+ Commodity Sourcing professionals and shall be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring operational excellence through robust collaboration / partnership with cross functional teams & supplier base.  

You will play a pivotal role in driving cost optimization, volume growth, performance reliability and technical/operational excellence from India region  (team, supply base).

As an India Regional Senior Sourcing Leader you will be responsible for :

• Developing & deploying effective strategic/project sourcing actions in alignment with global commodity leaders, business stakeholders across commodity segments (Castings, Forgings, Raw materials, Machining, Fabrications, Assemblies/Sub assemblies, Buyouts, Accessories, C Class).
• Leveraging deep industry expertise and strong network to identify/finalize/onboard reliable - capable suppliers quickly and effectively to support business needs / customer needs.
• Developing and implementing robust supplier strategy that balances cost efficiency, quality, delivery reliability.
• Leading sourcing deliverables for NPIs, transfer of work products, re-sourcing efforts (~ high value suppliers to best value suppliers).  Drive / execute new parts sourcing, development & qualification efforts with suppliers together with supplier quality and Engineering teams.
• Ensuring compliance/adherence to Sourcing & Purchasing policies, QMS, Integrity assessment guidelines while the team execute its day to day tasks.
• Driving early engagement with Sales/Proposals/Applications Engineering / Engineering teams to understand and support on market bids/orders.  Proactively collaborate and improve cost /delivery leadtimes for parts at enquiry / firm order phases
• Establishing robust/efficient/sustainable supply chain, operating mechanisms with existing and new suppliers to deliver Cost out /Fulfilment/Leadtime/Quality/Growth objectives of business, region.
• Establishing and maintain strong long term relationships and mutual cooperation/alignment with supply partners, business stakeholders (Plants, Engineering, Global commodity leaders, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Sales, Application Engineering, Product line, Project management etc) and effectively drive forward business objectives/ priorities .
• Analyzing spend landscape/ industry & market landscape/ suppliers performance at regular intervals.  Leverage Sourcing/Procurement tools, data analytics, market intelligence, business intelligence to create / manage / optimize supplier panels in alignment with Global commodity leaders & business stakeholders.  
• Enhancing regional supply base capabilities and deliver Best Cost/Quality/Fulfilment/ESG initiatives/Growth for the business.
• Proactively monitor market trends, geo-political risks, technological advancements and industry best practices related to various commodity segments. Carry out external benchmarking, competition landscape.  Recommend & Implement improvements/innovations to optimize sourcing processes, business processes/practices , metrics outcome.
• Driving robust - comprehensive supplier assessments (techno commercial, QMS, regulatory, HSE, 5S, capability/capacity/financial risks) for new / existing suppliers and uphold stringent standards.
• Oversee Commodity Sourcing team’s day to day deliverables such as
  • RFQing – Quoting – Negotiations (price/lead time/terms & conditions) – Finalization with suppliers for purchase requisitions pertaining to customer project orders as well as for strategic initiatives.
  • Accurately maintain SAP attributes (price, pay terms, incoterms, lead times, MoQs etc) and source rule to enable purchasing actions.
  • Implement contracts / agreements with strategic suppliers (~Strategic supply agreements, VMI agreements, rebate agreements, quarterly/half yearly/annual price discount agreements etc) to support business needs and objectives.
  • Measure/Monitor/Improve suppliers’ performance via scorecards and drive sustainable improvement actions plans with regional supply base across commodities.
  • Lead / drive supply risk mitigation efforts , provide order expediting support to buying team on need basis.
• Strong team leadership,  Focused people development / mentoring / growth.   Provide strategic direction, feedback / training to team to enhance their sourcing and supplier management capabilities. 
• Fostering professional work ethics and culture within the team,  upholding Baker Hughes values & behaviors at any point of time.

Fuel your passion

• Have 10-15 years of Commodity Sourcing experience with proven ability to identify / develop / manage suppliers and strategic relationship.  Should possess strong expertise & experience in sourcing fully finished Castings (Steel/Investment/Iron), forgings, raw materials, machining, fabrication, buyouts , accessories, c class. 
• Should have led project sourcing activities for repeat & non repeat buys,  NPI sourcing / localization efforts, re-sourcing initiatives and improved cost – quality – delivery performance from supply base.
• Should have worked in global MNCs preferably from Control valves industry.
• Must be a holder of Bachelor/ Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college plus trainings/certifications in Sourcing/SCM is desired.
• Should possess unwavering commitment to Integrity, Sourcing/Purchasing Compliance, Quality mindset, HSE consciousness while executing day to day deliverables.
• Should demonstrate positive work ethics and professionalism.
• Should possess deeper domain knowledge, strong process & systems knowledge and hands on work experience in Sourcing/Procure to Pay processes, Supplier evaluations & assessments (should have carried out audits), Contracting & Negotiations. Must have sound experience/exposure to Sourcing/Procurement analytics & tools, Costing model/techniques, SAP/ERP.
• Must be a strong negotiator, effective collaborator, efficient communicator, powerful presenter, change agent, visionary & proactive.
• Should possess technical aptitude, business & financial acumen, cost assessment, leadership skills, data analytical skills, effective/excellent power point presentation skills.
• Should have strong Interpersonal, collaboration and leadership skills. Should be able to execute multiple Sourcing / Supplier development projects & strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Should have led/driven cost & lead time reduction initiatives, process improvement/simplification initiatives.
• Should have ability to proactively analyze and resolve problems/ risks/ crisis/ conflicts through robust collaboration & fact based approach.
• Should be able to influence, persuade and lead / drive stakeholders/peers/suppliers to achieve desired outcomes inline to company & functional goals/objectives/priorities.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize 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 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 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
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sourcing Senior Manager - Commodity Management