Sourcing Specialist

***Candidate MUST BE local to Claremore, OK, to perform hybrid work.

Role: Sourcing Specialist

W2 Contract: 12 Months

Location: Hybrid in Claremore, OK

• 3-Days onsite and 2-days remote

Client: Baker Hughes

Overview

Work with a global leader in energy technology and oilfield services. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Procurement Buyer 2 to join the Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) team in Claremore, OK. This execution-focused role is responsible for end-to-end purchase order management, supplier open order tracking, shortage mitigation, and resolving GRIR/QN workflow issues to support ongoing manufacturing volume ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchase order process end-to-end from Purchase Requisition (PR) placement through purchase order execution and final delivery.

• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly open order report reviews with suppliers, managing reschedule-in and reschedule-out messages to ensure on-time material delivery.

• Partner cross-functionally with Materials Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations to proactively identify and resolve material shortages.

• Communicate regularly with suppliers via phone and email to track order status, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve schedule changes.

• Handle Quality Notifications (QNs), Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt (GRIR) clearing, and associated administrative workflows in SAP.

• Adhere to standard Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols when visiting manufacturing site facilities

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of buyer/procurement experience with a Bachelor's degree, OR 6+ years of equivalent direct procurement experience without a degree.

• Hands-on, practical working experience with SAP procurement modules (non-negotiable).

• Proven track record in procurement execution and direct materials purchasing within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and managing open order reports.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal cross-functional partners.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Direct procurement experience within the oil and gas service industry, aerospace, or heavy industrial manufacturing sectors.

• Familiarity with SAP Ariba or related procurement systems.

• Demonstrated experience handling GRIR issues and Quality Notifications (QNs).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Self starter and ability to work independently.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Outside processing experience.