Sourcing Senior Analyst - P&C (fix- term)

Job summary

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry.  We’re investing in today’s energy system and helping build out tomorrow’s. So while we’re still in oil and gas, over the next decade we’ll become a different kind of energy company. We’re decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too – working across our industry to improve people’s lives.  

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.

FBT Procurement is integral to building bp's distinctive capabilities and enhancing the procurement processes. In order to achieve this, they are collaborating with segment category teams to effectively build, segment and manage the third-party supply chains. They are building the next generation of category management; sourcing and digital capability in line with bp’s defined functional vision and location strategy.

Join our Sourcing Team and advance your career as a

SOURCING SENIOR ANALYST- P&C (Fix- term)

​In this role You will:

• Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of low or medium complexity
• Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the 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 with guidance from new senior team members if required
• 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 partner and supplier interactions and relationship throughout the sourcing project
• Negotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers
• Develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process
• Generate reports (status, summary etc.) and analyse data depending on the project requirements
• Take an innovative approach and support/lead continuous process improvement initiatives
• Align with 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

What You will need to be successful:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of relevant sourcing experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment
• Proven experience in dealing with external partners, especially with suppliers
• Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance
• Fluent in English language
• Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection
• Understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong partner management skills 
• Excellent time-management and task prioritization skills
• Strong motivation to further develop sourcing & category knowledge
• Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
• Proficient desktop computing experience
• Proactive and innovative approach

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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