Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a Sourcing Lead - Projects, you will be instrumental in handling the end-to-end sourcing process for various projects within BP. You will tap into your expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships to deliver value, drive efficiency, and ensure robust project delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned projects, aligning with BP's overall business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and supplier landscaping to identify optimal sourcing opportunities.
• Lead the full tender process, including RFP/RFQ development, evaluation, and negotiation, applying strong negotiating skills and negotiation planning and preparation.
• Draft, review, and finalize complex contracts, ensuring adherence to legal and company requirements (Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation).
• Proactively lead supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance (Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management).
• Apply Agility core practices and Agility tools to streamline sourcing processes and adapt to changing project needs.
• Apply strong analytical thinking to evaluate proposals, assess risks, and make data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrate strong business sense to understand project requirements and their impact on overall business goals.
• Ensure rigorous Supplier Selection processes are followed, including due diligence and risk assessments.
• Leverage Digital Fluency to enhance sourcing efficiency and adopt new technologies.
• Oversee the effective Contract Management throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in any subject area or related field
• The ideal candidate should have eight (8) to ten (10) years of practical and application in End-to-End sourcing and contracting of services and commodities in energy sector, coupled with a strong commercial competence and communication (verbal and written English language) skills.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in sourcing and contracting of upstream construction project is desired.
• Experience working in a large and multi-cultural team
• Ability to work on shift hours
• Believe in Agile ways of working
• Demonstrated expertise in Sourcing Strategy development and execution.
• Strong proficiency in Negotiating and Negotiation planning and preparation.
• Solid experience in Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, and Contract Management.
• Excellent Analytical Thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Sound Business Sense and understanding of commercial principles.
• Experience with Supplier Performance Management and Supplier Relationship Management.
• High level of Digital Proficiency.
• Ability to work optimally in a fast-paced, complex, and evolving environment.
• Excellent communication and social skills, with the ability to influence partners at all levels.

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:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Selection

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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.

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