Lead Sourcing Specialist

Are you a Lead Sourcing Specialist looking for a new challenge?

Join our Reuter-Stokes Team!

Reuter-Stokes is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to manage procurement activities across a defined portfolio of goods. In this role, you will apply sourcing policies, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure alignment with technical specifications and budgetary requirements. You will leverage established methods and procedures to support operational efficiency and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives.

Partner with the best

As a Buyer/Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Manage the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services for assigned material groups

Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services to meet operational needs

Analyze demand requirements and maintain purchase orders to ensure consistent material flow for production

Lead and support initiatives focused on supplier on-time delivery, cost reduction, and inventory optimization

Create and manage purchase orders, obtain supplier confirmations, and expedite materials to meet customer timelines

Follow up on past due items and reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies

Escalate potential material shortages impacting monthly sales commitments

Maintain accurate material and vendor data records

Participate in daily and weekly production meetings to provide proactive materials support

Communicate material shortages and forecast future monthly and quarterly material impacts

Apply critical thinking and data analysis to solve cross-functional supply chain challenges

Utilize Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis; SAP experience preferred

Build strong internal and external relationships through effective communication and collaboration

Demonstrate a proactive, driven approach to problem-solving within a manufacturing environment

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a Bachelor's degree

Have a minimum of 3+ years of Buying/Sourcing experience.

Must be able to pass export control eligibility requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities

Work independently with minimal supervision

Apply advanced problem-solving skills to complex challenges

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.

This will be a full-time (M-F, 8AM - 5PM ), in-office position in Twinsburg, OH

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

Education Assistance

Generous Parental Leave

Mental Health resources

Dependent Care

Additional elected or voluntary benefits 

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.