Sourcing Lead - Logistics

Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Job Description:

Let me tell you about the role

This role will support various BP businesses with a range of sourcing, contracting and other related activities within FBT Procurement.

FBT Procurement is an integral part of how the BP business and functions operate. FBT Procurement supports delivery of BP business and functional strategies by driving efficiency and effectiveness. The FBT Procurement sourcing team is a component 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.

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 Common Process and within boundaries of relevant laws and regulations, approved budgets and, where applicable, JV partner and NOC agreements.

Responsible for delivering medium to high complexity, potentially multi-region sourcing events within the logistics sourcing category, driving significant value for the business.

Aligns 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.

What you will deliver

Sourcing

- Validate requests, scopes of work and liaise with Procurement Delivery Team, Category Delivery Team and Business Stakeholder Teams to ensure all business requirements are considered/met
- Gather and analyze market intelligence data on a regular basis relative to the appropriate category and region to properly gauge and evaluate market and industry conditions which are used to determine the sourcing strategy.
- Develop and implement Sourcing strategy with supervision in accordance with the respective Category strategy request, incumbents, market conditions etc.
- Define and develop approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirement
- Develop and acquire approvals for award recommendation documentation
- Manage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen
- Manage 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

Contracting

- Evaluate proposals/outputs
- Lead complex negotiation for multi region commercial contracts
- Ensure compliance to FBT Procurement controls and contract templates
- Manage the contract execution/signature process per the applicable legal/POA (power of attorney) requirements for each BP entity

Additional accountabilities specific to this role

- Effectively represent each category and region supported to the business
- Develop a solid understanding of assigned regional contracts, supply agreement templates along with detailed understanding of legal concepts related to each category’s guiding principles, also known as Category Guidance.
- Reporting effectiveness through key metrics, including value delivery to FBT Procurement

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

- Professional experience with minimum seven (7) years in end to end sourcing and contracting of services and commodities, gained preferably in a multinational environment
- Proven knowledge and minimum five (5) years of experience in Logistics sourcing
- Track record of successful Supply Chain delivery in complex, challenging international environments and Joint Ventures
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal partners across multiple discipline, cultures and geographies and with suppliers
- Ability to operate independently and methodically with minimum supervision to lead and ensure process adherence, research and analysis of systems and information
- Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance
- Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection
- Understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills and problem-solving skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent time-management and task prioritization skills
- Highly motivate to own and further develop sourcing & category knowledge
- Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
- Proficient desktop computing experience
- Strong proactive and innovative approach

Essential criteria

- Experienced in working across time zones and cultures
- Oil & Gas experience

Shift & Work Arrangement

Ability to work 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; shift allowance provided per company policy.

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 demeanor 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.

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility tools, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Project Management, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Selection
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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/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 adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please  contact us .

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.