Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

2026 Procurement Graduate Chicago IL

*Please note you can apply to (1) bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.

About bp

As a leading global energy company with a presence in over 61 countries, bp is dedicated to delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry. For over 100 years, we’ve focused on discovering, developing and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. 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. From wellbeing programs to mentorship and career growth opportunities, we aim to ensure you can thrive – in work and in life.

As a Procurement Graduate, you’ll join bp’s Global Procurement organization, contributing directly to bp’s transformation into an Integrated Energy Company. This is a unique opportunity to launch your career in a global business environment, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of procurement and supply chain management while delivering real value.

You’ll play a key role in areas such as:

• Category strategy development
• Sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Contract drafting and management
• Supplier performance evaluation
• End-to-end procurement processes, from market assessments to contract award and beyond

Your work will help ensure bp secures the best value from its contractors and suppliers, supporting both operational excellence and strategic goals.

One Procurement Rotational Program

This role is part of bp’s One Procurement program, a structured three-year development journey designed to build your capabilities and broaden your experience across procurement functions.

Program Highlights:

• Three 12-month rotations within Procurement, offering exposure to diverse teams, categories, and business challenges
• Opportunities for cross-functional and cross-entity project work, providing global visibility and collaboration across bp’s business units
• A strong support network including mentors, managers, and peers, plus access to the One Procurement community through events, socials, and networking opportunities
• Rotations may be based in Houston, TX or Chicago, IL, depending on business needs

This graduate role is ideal for individuals who are:

• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Interested in building a career in procurement, supply chain, or commercial operations
• Ready to contribute to bp’s energy transition and sustainability goals

Preferred Requirements

• Majoring in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage workload with considerable independence
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for producing and communicating comprehensive and concise reports
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Energetic social, motivating and influencing skills for interacting with team members, business partners, suppliers, and management
• Evidence of result-driven approach and sound analytical skills
• Strong technical skills with required proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• One-time sign on bonus
• Annual cash bonus
• Retirement benefits (401K and Pension)
• Relocation and moving assistance
• Health and welfare benefits
• Competitive base salary
  • This role pays $73k yr, based on the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in related majors
  • Please note the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting. You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.

Minimum Requirements

• Working toward Bachelor’s degree in (accepted majors) discipline
• Graduating between December 2025 and May 2026
• Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0

• Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)
• Must be available to start on agreed upon global programme start dates (January 20, 2026 or June 22, 2026).

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, 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.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be 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:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Requirements Analysis, Category Strategy, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Relationship 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.