Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

The Sourcing Manager supports various BP businesses with a range of high complexity and strategic sourcing, contracting and supplier performance management 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.

Key Accountabilities

Manage a team of sourcing analysts and/or sourcing leads and will also lead complex, end-to-end Sourcing projects as per business request, of the following activities:

• Demand Management

• Case Management

• Sourcing Strategy

• Leading RFx

• Supplier Selection

• Contracting

• Contract Operationalization

• Post Award Contract Management

• Supplier Management

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

• Drive and handle various sourcing and contracting 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 maximise value for BP in the marketplace

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

• Define approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirement

• Handle and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen

• Handle the all relevant team member and supplier interactions incl. and relationship including senior levels throughout the sourcing project

• Define negotiation strategy, negotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers

Define contracting strategy, develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process

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

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

• Take an innovative approach and lead continuous process improvement initiatives

• Align with BP’s Code of Conduct, taking a professional and disciplined approach to working with suppliers, to ensure transparency consistency and fairness. Our procurement and supply chain management principles are always applied within that framework and in the context of relevant laws and regulations!

Professional Leadership

• Active involvement in task allocation and workload management

• If delegated by the Sourcing Manager, they may be the first point of escalation in the Team in specific categories/subcategories or regions supported

• Effectively represent the Team in the respective categories in conversations with our stakeholders and suppliers

• Represent the Team and support junior team members in communication and engagement with senior stakeholders

• Drive and coordinate issue resolution in complex scenarios propose improvement initiatives that result in long term solution

Essential Education:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)

• Master Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage

• Procurement related professional certification is an advantage

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

• In-depth understanding of respective category/categories is vital

• Team / people management experience is needed

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

• Experience and in understanding of Supplier Performance Management activities

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

• Proven experience with contract creation, negotiations and life-cycle management

• Strong understanding and experience of Planning and Performance Management

• Experience working in a large and team with varied strengths

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, as well as proven leadership behaviors

• Analytical abilities including marketplace and financial analysis

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, even at senior levels

• Proficient in English. Additional languages may mean an advantage

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

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued

• Possibility to join our social communities and networks

• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path

• Life and health insurance, medical care package

• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

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.