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 Sourcing Lead.

The Sourcing Lead supports various BP businesses with a range of medium/high complexity sourcing, contracting and supplier performance management activities. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships and proactively identifying value opportunities.

This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & maintenance.

In this role You will: 

• Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of medium/high spend & complexity for various commodities such as but not limited to People and Culture, Workforce, Mobility, Workplace, Business Support Services and Digital

• Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the sourcing process. Influence business demand where required and possible.

• Identify value levers and opportunities to maximise value for BP in the marketplace

• Develop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategy

• 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 stakeholder and supplier interactions incl. and relationship including senior levels 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 lead continuous process improvement initiatives

• Effectively represent the Team in the respective categories in negotiations.

• Represent the Team and support junior team members in communication and engagement with senior partners

• Drive and coordinate issue resolution in complex scenarios propose improvement initiatives that result in long term solution

• Align with BPs 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

• Follow company's Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures

What You will need to be successful: 

• Proven experience in end-to-end sourcing of services and commodities, drafting and negotiating contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skills

• Practical experience with Services Sourcing, especially Corporate Services & Digital category

• Fluent in English (verbal & written)

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel.

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners

• Critical thinking and ability to propose sourcing strategies

• Experience and in understanding of Supplier Performance Management activities

• Track record of successful Procurement delivery in complex, challenging international environments

• Proven experience with contract creation, negotiations and life-cycle management

• Experience working in a large and multicultural team

Desirable criteria:

• Additional languages (EMEA/Asia region) may mean an advantage

• Previous experience in the Oil&Gas industry and/or industrial environment is an advantage

• Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage