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 Budapest Team and advance your career as a Sourcing Senior Analyst!

The Sourcing Senior Analyst is responsible for managing and driving low/medium complexity sourcing projects in support of business objectives. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships and proactively identifying value opportunities. This includes demand management, definition of approach to market based on predefined Category/Sourcing strategy, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & maintenance.

The ideal candidate has practical experience in sourcing of services and commodities, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

In this role You will:

• Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of low or medium complexity.
• Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the sourcing process.
• Identify value levers and opportunities to maximise value for bp in the marketplace.
• Develop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategy with guidance from new senior team members if required.
• 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 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.
• Take an innovative approach and support/lead continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Follow BP's 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.

What You will need to be successful:

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in Business Studies).
• Relevant strategic sourcing experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment.
• Proven experience in dealing with external partners, especially with suppliers.
• Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance.
• Proficiency in English.
• Proficient Desktop computing experience (Microsoft Office).
• Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection.
• Understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process.
• Strong influencing, relationship building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time-management and task prioritization skills.
• Strong motivation to further develop sourcing & category knowledge.
• Proactive and innovative approach.

Desirable Criteria:

• Procurement related professional certification is an advantage.
• Previous category specific experience would be highly beneficial.
• Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is a plus.

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 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, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Leading Self, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Relationship Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Selection, Value creation and management

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.