A top-tier oilfield service company with a century-long track record, Baker Hughes delivers solutions that help oil and gas operators make the most of their reservoirs. Collaboration is the foundation on which we build our business. We listen to our clients to understand their unique challenges and then develop solutions designed to help manage operating ...
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OFSE Project Sourcing Leader (Integrated Solution)
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience8 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain  , Project Management 
As a Project Sourcing Leader , you will be responsible for:
- Developing the Project Sourcing Strategy during the Tender Phase (ITO) as part of the multidiscipline team together with Category Leaders, Strategic Sourcing Groups and others as may be required; strategy to be cascaded to the local procurement team.
- Identifying third party requirements along with strategic partners which may be able to support the project to align with client expectations in terms of budget, quality and schedule.
- Defining business solutions to address client’s requirements (e.g., Po’s, PT’s & T&C alignment).
Defining each projects operational requirements to be considered in the Supply Chain strategy
- Assessing Supply Chain project risk and identify associated mitigation actions.
Define lead-time and values for strategic providers and develop associated contingency plans.
- Acting as the main IS focal point with commercial and engineering groups to consolidate scope of work and commercial structure information for estimation purposes.
Ensure the Project Sourcing Strategy is integrated within the Project Business and Execution Plans
Develop and monitor Supply Chain Execution Plan and undertake preparatory project execution activities (SC templates, pre-populating tools, contractual specificities etc.)
- Responsibility to monitor project supply chain budgets and timeliness for project supply chain reporting.
- Negotiate binding agreements at the time of procurement to de-risk Baker Hughes exposure under the guidance of the IS Hemisphere Strategic Sourcing Leader, obtaining all requisite approvals under Baker Hughes policies and procedures.
- Develop local supplier partnerships under direction from IS Category Sourcing Leader.
- Generate all third-party Requests for Information (RFI), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Full Tender Packages (ITT) as required in accordance with Baker Hughes procedures and as instructed by the IS Hemisphere Strategic Sourcing Leader.
- Generate third party evaluation models on project specific basis, incorporating a holistic approach in aspects of HSE, technical, commercial, performance and overall risk profile.
- Supporting the IS underwriting model from a third-party perspective populating entries based on the negotiated positions with key contractors.
- Support supplier selection process and local/regional negotiations. Develop and present actionable recommendations based on a clear definition and articulation of options and negotiated aspects; develop action plans that anticipate implementation challenges and leverage internal and supplier capabilities whilst securing full commitment throughout the process.
- Maintains thorough industry and category knowledge on both macro and micro levels to improve quality and on time delivery.
- Provides direction and support to local Procurement team.
- Define supplier KPIs, support supplier performance reviews and audits.
- Communicating directly across the organization.
- Assists in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards best practice.
- Ensure close alignment with project budget and spend to avoid any operational delays.
- Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from a Supply Chain perspective.
- Coach and develop Procurement top talent to be enable a best-in-class sourcing acumen to integrated projects.
- Conducts all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes health, safety and environmental policies, legal compliance requirements and Baker Hughes core values
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar)
- Have 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, including 5+ years in sourcing/procurement for direct and indirect spend.
- Have in depth knowledge of area of expertise in the Oil Field Services industry
- Have Strong negotiation and contract skills and strong alliance management skills.
Well-rounded Supply Chain experience and job history with demonstrated leadership’s skill.
- Have energetic self-starter must be able to adapt to changing priorities.
Excellent ability to communicate with internal customers and suppliers.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft office systems. Must have intermediate data a
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Baker Hughes on careers.bakerhughes.com to apply
