Sourcing Manager

The Sourcing Manager manages purchasing activity and supplier relationships to help the business obtain goods and services on schedule and in line with operational needs. The role follows purchase orders, resolves execution issues, coordinates changes with suppliers, and keeps enterprise resource planning records up to date. It also contributes to sourcing methods, team capability, and knowledge sharing across the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and follow them through confirmation, delivery, and closure.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain communication on order progress, delivery commitments, and execution issues.
• Resolve or coordinate responses to supplier problems, schedule changes, incomplete information, and other purchasing exceptions.
• Update ERP and sourcing records accurately so stakeholders can monitor status and make decisions using current information.
• Apply procurement procedures and broader sourcing approaches to assigned cases, taking account of cross-functional impact.
• Coordinate with business requesters, logistics, finance, and suppliers to keep materials and services aligned with demand.
• Document work, contribute to process improvements, and support the development of colleagues where appropriate.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least five years of experience in buying or procurement.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier communication, and procurement execution is important.
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems, plan work, and manage assigned programmes or projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to influence stakeholders constructively.

Skills

• Supplier relationship management and disciplined follow-up.
• ERP accuracy, purchasing documentation, and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and practical issue resolution.
• Planning, stakeholder influence, and support for continuous improvement.

Employment Details

• Company: Baker Hughes
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: 5+ Years