Job Description:

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Technology Procurement is an integral part of how the BP business and functions operate. Technology Procurement support delivery of BP business and functional strategies by driving efficiency and effectiveness. The Technology 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 an Individual Contributor role and will support various bp businesses with a range of sourcing, contracting and supplier performance management activities 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 manage costs through third-party contract agreements, and ensure maximum value is achieved. This role is expected to deliver value using the provisions of the CMP and adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements, approved budgets and, where applicable, JV partner and NOC agreements.

The Sourcing Senior Analyst will align 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 clarity, 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

Support/manage end-to-end low/medium complexity Sourcing and Contracting projects as per business request, inclusive but not limited to the following activities:

Case Management

• Receive, implement and continuously manage multiple Sourcing and Contracting of low to medium complexity scopes 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 the ATM (approach to market) based on the approved Sourcing Strategy, and handle the associated approval processes.

Supplier Prequalification and Set-Up

• Perform Suppliers' screening/prequalification and monitor/manage the process status as per the related guidelines.
• Manage the set up of transactional suppliers in P2P systems.

Event Management

• Support/manage the bidder selection process.
• Create case and liaise with Event Management team for sourcing projects & events (RFI/RFP/Auctions) in the available tools and systems.
• Manage interactions and relationship throughout a sourcing project.
• Coordinate with business stakeholder and Bidders to ensure Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluation performed in accordance with CMP and Regional/NOC requirements.
• Develop and obtain approvals for Award Recommendation document as per Governance Framework in respective regions.

Contracting

• Resolve appropriate contract template and develop the contract content based on the information contained 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 handle approval process.
• Draft and compile contract ready for execution.
• Handle contract execution/signature process per the applicable POA (power of attorney) requirements for each BP entity.

Post Award Contract Management

• Ensure Contract is fit for purpose, valid and updated in the Company's systems at all times. This will include the extension, amendment and close-out of Contracts based on request from Business in line with CMP.
• Resolve any dispute in invoice payments by proactively engaging with Suppliers and Accounts Payable team to ensure timely payment with complete compliance.
• Ensure Pricebook are up-to date by adding/removing items from Pricebook based on agreements made with Business and Suppliers.

Contract Operationalization

• Operationalize the Contract upon award in the Company's tools and systems

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• The ideal candidate has five (5) years of practical experience in End to End sourcing and contracting of services and commodities in Energy sector, coupled with a strong commercial acumen.
• two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience in Low Carbon Energy business is an advantage.
• Knowledge of different contract templates.
• Stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in a large and multi-cultural team.
• Fluent in English (Read, Write and Converse) language is must.
• Ability to work on shift hours. and remote location basis.
• Believe in Agile ways of working
• Familiarity with SAP, Ariba Source to Pay and Salesforce will be an advantage.

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:
Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, 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. 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.