Sourcing Lead - IT Projects

Job summary

Responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, plans and executing bidding events, negotiating purchase contracts and supporting stakeholders in the ongoing management of suppliers, in order to deliver against sourcing and contracting project milestones and relevant PSCM targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the GBS Category expert / focal point in the given category towards GBS Procurement, PSCM and Business stakeholders
• Take the lead in ensuring effective information flow regarding the category strategy / guidance between GBS Procurement and PSCM
• Contribute to the development of the respective category strategies from a GBS Procurement side
• Provide category specific guidance and mentoring to the relevant GBS Procurement Team(s)
• Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of high complexity
• Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the category level discussions and sourcing process
• Identify value levers and opportunities to maximise value for BP in the marketplace
• Develop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategy / guidance
• 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 key stakeholder & supplier relationships in the given category and all relevant stakeholder and supplier interactions throughout the sourcing projects looked after
• Negotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers
• Develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process. Also 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
• Mentor and support team members, and actively contribute to the development of GBS capability & knowledge in the given categories
• Take an innovative approach and support/lead continuous process improvement initiatives
• Comply 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
• Comply with all BP’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures