Sourcing Lead

Descripción del puesto:

Entity: Technology

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 Technology Procurement Team and advance your career as a Sourcing Lead

Sourcing Lead supports various BP businesses with a range of medium to high complexity sourcing and contracting activities. In addition to sourcing and contracting, this role is responsible for developing relationships with suppliers, business partners and Finance counterparts, plus proactively identifying value opportunities. This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, and contract drafting, negotiation & maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have experience in construction, maintenance works, convenience, equipment and services procurement, and/or facility and maintenance services, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and partner management skills.

As a Sourcing Lead in this individual contributor role, you will be instrumental in handling the end-to-end sourcing process for various projects as per business request. You will tap into your expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships to deliver value, drive efficiency, and ensure robust project delivery.

In this role You will:
* Lead the development and execution of strategies for various end-to-end 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.
* Conduct comprehensive market analysis and supplier landscaping to identify optimal sourcing opportunities.
* Identify value levers and opportunities to enhance value for BP in the marketplace
* Contribute to the development of the respective category strategies from a sourcing perspective.
* Develop Sourcing strategies, including options & scenarios adhering to the respective Category strategy.
* Define approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirements.
* Manage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen
* Manage all relevant partner and supplier interactions including the relationship with senior levels throughout the sourcing project
* Define negotiation strategy, agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers
* Define contracting strategy, develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process and propose potential modifications/updates to the relevant contract templates based on category specific requirements
* Generate reports (status, summary etc.) and analyze data depending on the project requirements
* Align with BP's Code of Conduct, taking a professional and disciplined approach to working with suppliers, to ensure transparency, consistency and fairness.
* Align with all company Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures

What You will need to be successful:
* Bachelor's degree (preferably in business or supply chain management studies) or equivalent experience is required
* Fluency in English is a must (verbal & written)
* Practical experience in end-to-end sourcing of services and commodities, drafting and negotiating contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation
* Solid understanding of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel
* Category-specific experience in construction, maintenance works, convenience, equipment and services procurement, and/or facility and maintenance services preferred
* Ability to provide professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team members when needed
* Ability to review and analyze complex data to identify issues and trends
* Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, even at senior levels
* 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
* Critical thinking and ability to define sourcing strategies
* Experience and understanding of Supplier Performance Management activities
* 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

Desirable criteria:
* Procurement related professional certification is an advantage
* Any certification in Supply Chain Management is welcomed
* Ability to communicate with suppliers and external partners from different regions / international business experience
* Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment
* Great interpersonal skills with highly effective communication
* Ability to work in an ever changing environment.
* Highly motivated, self driven and proactive procurement professional
* Data driven decision maker
* With a cross-country profile (previous working experiences in/with other countries an advantage)

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
* Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
* Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
* Celebrate in bp's success. You may be eligible to join bp's Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
* 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

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.
Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

Travel RequirementNegligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

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