Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

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.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

Join our Sourcing Team and advance your career as a

Sourcing Manager- C&P

The Sourcing Manager is accountable for the management of a Sourcing Team in FBT Procurement in support of the respective BP businesses.  The Team looks after various sourcing activities in the given spend categories under their leadership.

This includes demand management, development of the sourcing strategy and the approach to market based on predefined category strategies, source selection, contract negotiation, creation & maintenance.Besides providing professional direction, coordinating team operations and managing performance, the job holder is expected to get involved in the execution of high-complexity sourcing projects. In addition, they look after key partner relations and acts as the primary point for escalation.The ideal candidate has a strong team leadership background, extensive experience in managing sourcing projects and proven knowledge of the given spend categories and marketplace, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and partner management skills.

In this role You will:

Be driving and maximising value for BP across the spend categories and activities managedOngoing tracking and reporting of value delivery (eg. savings)Operational Excellence by ensuring stable, effective and customer-focused service deliveryEffective management of the activity triage & workflow with the Business Partners, resource allocation and ensuring adequate holiday, training & sickness coverConstantly achieving and delivering against the agreed Performance objectives incl. the respective Key Performance Indicators Ensure effective issue management in line with the agreed operating modelEnsure all processes are aligned with relevant ISO accreditation & assisting to the preparation for future accreditationEnsure processes are embedded & adhered to consistently in the teamDrive the evolution of the processes managed and foster the continuous improvement mind-set and cultureDevelop and maintaining effective working relationships with key partners at all levels within the organisation, customers and external service providersMonitor and assuring compliance to BP Business Controls and SOX requirementsProactively develope FBT capability: the skills, competencies and knowledge of the team members, to ensure that members achieve their full potential and are enabled to support the short-long term FBT strategy and growth agendaProvide coaching for the team leaders and team members to unlock their potential and support their developmentAs the professional leader of the team, role model effective sourcing execution via being involved and managing complex sourcing projects incl. supplier negotiationsProvide professional guidance and coaching to the teamRepresent the Team and the wider FBT Procurement organisation in category meetings with Business Partners and Suppliers as relevant Populate the usage of effective and up-to-date procurement techniques, tools and practices

What You need to be successful:

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)8+ years of relevant experience in sourcing products and/or servicesCategory specific experience (Marketing, Retail Assets, Convenience Retail) Minimum 3 years people/team leadership experience, preferably in a multinational/global environmentExperience with e-procurement, workflow tools (Salesforce) and ERP systems, eg. Ariba is an advantageExcellent written & oral communication skill in English (C1) is a must. Knowledge in an additional European language (German, Spanish, Polish, Dutch, Turkish or Portuguese) is an advantageHighly motivated and ambitious to drive value generation to the Business PartnersStrong business mind-set Strong and proven partner relationship management skills incl. experience in engaging senior management levels Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a global matrix organisationsProven experience in coaching and leading a team with scale and complexityPassion to motivate, develop and retain peopleTransformational approach and ability to inspire changeAbility to make decisions in a complex, sometimes ambiguous environmentGood time management, prioritisation and organisation skillsProven record of leading/managing high value / complex sourcing initiatives Broad understanding of negotiation strategies & techniques coupled with strong negotiation skills Knowledge on contract terms and extensive experience with regards to contractingDemonstrated process thinking and experience with a strong focus on continuous improvementHigh Level of IT proficiency in Microsoft packages A reasonable level of critical thinking and ability to convert a vision & ideas into tangible actions is desirable

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elementsLife & health insurance, medical care packageFlexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreementOpportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning optionsFamily friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby roomEmployees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition ProgramPossibility to join our social communities and networksChill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipmentAssets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

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.