Grade HResponsible 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.Entity:
Finance

Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

GBS Procurement is an integral part of how the BP business and functions operate. GBS Procurement support delivery of BP business and functional strategies by driving efficiency and effectiveness. The GBS Procurement sourcing team is part of the sourcing pillar and drives the way in which BP approaches the market to source third party supply, balancing efficiency and value drivers in line with category strategy.

This is People Manager role who will lead a team supporting predominantly Subsea category sourcing and contract management based on Category Management Policy (CMP).

Working within a defined global process framework, this role will contribute to an enhanced Service Delivery Model around how bp managed costs through third-party contract agreements, and ensure maximum value is achieved. This role is expected to deliver value using the provisions of the Category Management Policy (CMP) and within boundaries of relevant laws and regulations, approved budgets and, where applicable, JV partner and NOC agreements.

The Sourcing Manager will comply with bp's Code of Conduct, as well as all HSSE requirements, including continual support of HSSE objectives within the business, and 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 regulation

Besides providing professional direction, coordinating team operations and handling performance, People Manager will get involved in the execution of high-complexity sourcing projects and Post Award Contract Management activities.

Key Responsibilities

The Sourcing Manager will support/handle end-to-end Sourcing and Contracting projects as per business request, but not limited to the following activities:

Case Management

• Receive, implement and continuously balance multiple project requests via the Case Management tool.

Sourcing Strategy

• Gather and analyze market intelligence data on a regular basis relative to supported categories and regions, to evaluate market and industry conditions to formulate the Sourcing strategies and decisions
• Develop Sourcing strategies based on category demand, request, market and suppliers' conditions, Scope of Work, etc. and handle the approval process, in line with both Regional and Global Governance requirements
• Develop the ATM (approach to market) based on the approved Sourcing Strategy, and handle the associated approval processes

Supplier Prequalification

• Perform Suppliers' screening/prequalification and monitor/manage the process status as per the related guidelines

Event Management

• Support/handle the supplier selection process
• Build case and liaise with Event Management team for sourcing projects & events (RFI/RFP/Reverse Auctions).
• Handle the relevant supplier interactions and relationship throughout a sourcing project Coordinate with Line and Bidders to ensure Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluation performed in accordance with CMP and Regional/NOC requirements.
• Develop and acquire approvals for Award Recommendation documentation as per Governance Framework in respective regions.

Contracting

• Determine the appropriate contract template and develop the contract content in the Sourcing Strategy, sourcing event and/or detailed scope of work specifications
• Negotiate relevant contract terms with suppliers, within the defined parameters of legal and category guidance
• Escalate any contract term exceptions per the deviation process, and manage the approval process
• Run the contract execution/signature process per the applicable POA (power of attorney) requirements for each BP entity

Essential Education and Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate has ten (10) to twelve (12) years of practical and application in End to End sourcing and contracting of services and commodities in energy sector.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in sourcing and contracting of Subsea equipment and services, T&I Contracts, Vessel chartering for offshore campaigns is desired. Working in Project environment is an advantage.
• Experience working in a large and multi-cultural team
• Good influencing and negotiation skills, as well as proven leadership behaviors
• Proficient in English (oral and written) language.
• Ability to work on shift hours
• Sound data analytical skills
• Experience of working on Procurement systems like ARIBA, SAP, Compass.
• Believe in Agile ways of working

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.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.

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:
Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Commercial acumen (Inactive), 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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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.