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), youll be fully connected into the world of bp. Youll 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. Theres 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, were with you. 

Join our Procurement Team and advance your career as a Buyer Senior Analyst! 

Please note;

This role involves working night shifts; we welcome applications from candidates who are able to accommodate this as part of their working pattern, based on Hungarian labor law restriction.

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.

The Buyer Senior Analyst is responsible to procure goods or services from designated sources of supply for requirements generated by BP operations. The Buyer plays the key role in the procurement process that involves timely creation of Purchase Orders (POs) from approved requisitions, as well as the associated follow on activities related PO acceptance, tracking, change, and close.

In this role You will: 

• Inspect incoming requisitions for correctness and completeness and re-distributing or referring them when appropriate.

• Assign sources of supply in accordance with category guidance or other relevant sourcing instructions.

• Issue, as needed, Request for Quote to obtain pricing, delivery and other commercial terms.

• Engage BP partners e.g. requestors, sourcing specialist etc., to finalize the purchase decision.

• Generate Purchase Order and confirming acceptance by the supplier.

• Resolve operational issues with the suppliers, sourcing specialist and requestor related to the quality, delivery or receipt of good / services, invoice payment, return of materials, etc.

• Manage required changes to PO and closure of the PO.

• Support MoC by adopting and effectively delivering in line with process changes.

• Monitor and analyze reports to ensure data accuracy and completion and compliance of Procure to Pay process. Recommend remediation/improvement actions.

• Manage direct spend to preferred suppliers while documenting exceptions and raising them as needed.

• Serve on projects for new initiatives or enhancements, implementation of policy changes, process and / or system changes.

• Constantly scans for improvement opportunities,

What You will need to be successful: 

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business or Supply Chain or suitable similar qualification

• Fluency in English

• Ability to work in normal Hungary office hours AND US time shift on a weekly rotation basis (US time covered 15:00-23:30 CET).

• Proven experience in Procurement / Supply chain/ Order to Cash or Finance field experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment

• Proficient in Procurement and Supply Chain Management applications (ARIBA, SAP, Salesforce etc.)  advanced skills in Excel.

• Strong analytical skills; experience reviewing data and analyzing trends.

• Experience troubleshooting and identifying root cause.

• Able to work in a fast paced, changing environment.

• Ability to prioritize work and change direction as needed.

• Language and Interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness.

• Customer and service-oriented thinking