Category Lead

Job Title – Category Lead

Driving Procurement Excellence Through Strategic Category Leadership and Supplier Performance?

Do you enjoy optimizing sourcing strategies and building strong supplier partnerships in a dynamic global environment Do you want to be part of a team shaping the future of energy?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global leader in energy technology, transforming the energy landscape through cutting‑edge solutions and market‑leading business segments. With more than a century of expertise and operations in over 120 countries, we are committed to making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.

Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team delivers industry‑leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We support customers across the value chain, helping them reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and plan. As part of this team, you will play a key role in driving, sourcing excellence and enabling operational success.

Fuel your passion

As a Category Lead, you will manage sourcing activities across defined categories and projects, driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and alignment with strategic business objectives. You will support category plans, lead sourcing initiatives, and ensure procurement excellence across your assigned scope.

As a Category Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Category Management — Owning and managing assigned spend categories, developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Supplier Selection & Contracting — Leading supplier selection processes, negotiating commercial terms, and managing contract creation, execution, and compliance.

• Requisition Management — Converting internal purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders in accordance with company policies.

• Order Tracking — Monitoring open orders, confirming delivery dates, and resolving delays or supplier issues proactively.

• Stakeholder Engagement — Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure category strategies support operational goals.

• Supplier Relationship Management — Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and value delivery.

• Performance Monitoring — Conducting quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Market Intelligence — Monitoring market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform sourcing decisions and maintain competitiveness.

• Cost Management — Driving cost savings and value‑creation initiatives through effective negotiation and supplier collaboration.

• Compliance & Risk Management — Ensuring procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations while managing supply‑base risks.

• Documentation — Maintaining accurate records of supplier communications, quotations, and order confirmations.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field

• Have MCIPS accreditation, be working toward it, or hold an equivalent US qualification

• Have 3–5 years of experience in sourcing or category management

• Have strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Have the ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Work in a way that works for you

We understand that everyone works differently and performs at their best under different conditions. In this role, we offer hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week while meeting business needs.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Baker Hughes. We believe we are stronger when our teams are empowered, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in well‑being, professional development, and leadership growth to help every individual thrive.

Working for you

For more than a century, our innovations have shaped the future of energy. To continue moving forward, we reward those who embrace change and drive progress. When you join us, you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balanced policies and well‑being programs

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tailored financial programs

• Education assistance

• Generous parental leave

• Mental health resources

• Dependent care support

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