Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

Let me tell you about the role:

You will support various BP businesses with a range of high complexity and strategic sourcing and contracting activities. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships, proactively identifying value opportunities and providing professional guidance to the broader team.

This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & maintenance.

The role contains leadership responsibilities, the Sourcing Manager will manage a small team of sourcing analysts and/or sourcing leads.

What you will deliver:

You will lead complex, end-to-end Sourcing projects as per business request, inclusive of the following activities:

Demand Management

Case Management

Sourcing Strategy

Leading RFx

Supplier Selection

Contracting

Contract Operationalization

Across activity sets, it's paramount to ensure that all requests and Scopes of Work liaise with stakeholders to ensure all requirements are considered/met.

Drive and manage various projects of high spend & complexity

Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the sourcing process. Influence business demand where required and possible.

Identify value levers and opportunities to maximize value for BP in the marketplace

Develop Sourcing strategy, including options & scenarios in accordance with the respective Category strategy

Propose potential modifications/updates to the relevant contract templates based on category specific requirements

Generate reports (status, summary etc.) and analyze data depending on the project requirements

Take an innovative approach and lead continuous process improvement initiatives.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of practical and application experience in end-to-end sourcing of services and commodities, drafting and negotiating contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skills

At least 3 years of category specific experience in Marketing, Retail Assets or Convenience Retail

Previous experience in the Oil & Gas industry and/or industrial environment is an advantage

Ability and proven record of providing professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team members

Track record of successful Procurement delivery in complex, challenging international environments

Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel.

Ability to work shift hours

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy

sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modelling, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.