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 Lead - D&T
The Sourcing Lead supports various BP businesses with a range of medium/high complexity sourcing, contracting and supplier performance management activities. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships and proactively identifying value opportunities.
This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & maintenance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in sourcing of services and commodities, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skills.
NOTE: This position is open for applications from Hungary and Malaysia. The working hours in Malaysia are Mon-Fri from 1pm to 10pm (in Hungary it is regular business hours).
In this role You will:
Drive and manage 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
Contribute to the development of the respective category strategies from a sourcing team’s side
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
Manage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen
Manage the all relevant stakeholder 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
Regardless of the specific reporting structure, the Sourcing Lead is expected to provide coaching and professional guidance to their wider Team
Effectively represent the Team in the respective categories in conversations with our partners and suppliers
Represent the Team and support junior team members in communication and engagement with senior partners
Drive and coordinate issue resolution in complex scenarios propose improvement initiatives that result in long term solution
What You will need to be successful:
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)
At least 6-8 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 an advantage
Previous experience in the Oil&Gas industry and/or industrical environment is an advantage
Ability and proven 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 multicultural team
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
Fluent in English.
Ability to define sourcing strategies
Global / international business experience
Being able to work under pressure and stringent time constraints
Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel.
Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
Ability to review and analyse complex data to identify issues and trends
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
Life & health insurance, medical care package
Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
Possibility to join our social communities and networks
Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
Assets 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.
