Job Description:

Are you ready to join a team that's driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry - and how you can be part of this journey.

We're seeking versatile experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your outstanding perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.

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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world's largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.

We are currently looking for Procurement Global Additives Manager - Motorcycles (MCO) and Chemicals for India based at Mumbai with details mentioned below.

Let me tell you about the role!

• Lead global strategy and procurement for MCO additives.

• Manage procurement of chemicals for India business.

• Support RFQs for MCO and industrial products and chemicals in India.

• Develop and manage supplier relationships globally and locally.

• Drive value delivery and change implementation.

• Build risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance.

• Monitor performance and benchmarking.

• Provide local support for other additive categories (e.g., PCO, CVO, Polymers).

What will you deliver?

• Lead global strategy and procurement for MCO additives.

• Manage procurement of chemicals for India business.

• Support RFQs for MCO and industrial products and chemicals in India.

• Develop and manage supplier relationships globally and locally.

• Drive value delivery and change implementation.

• Build risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance.

• Monitor performance and benchmarking.

• Provide local support for other additive categories (e.g., PCO, CVO, Polymers).

• Authority over global sourcing of MCO additives and India chemicals.

• Define short, medium, and long-term sourcing strategies.

• Set annual and long-term plans and forecasts for MCO additives and chemicals.

What will make you successful

Education

University degree or equivalent in a technical/commercial discipline.

Experience

Raw material category experience in global businesses; advanced sourcing tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategy development and implementation.
• Global/regional supply management.
• Proven value delivery.
• E-optimisation.
• Experience in global procurement matrix organizations.

Culture

bp believes in creating a culture that allows you to live our purpose, play to win while caring for others - and there is a huge focus on diversity equity and inclusion. We are a very open and respectful organization, where there is a lot of respect given to listening to all perspectives and hence people are encouraged to speak up, contribute at all levels irrespective of level or department.

The marketing team is a bunch of young and passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, and we thrive on being able to learn from each other as well as a lot of external orientation from the best in the industry. we deeply value partnerships especially with our sales colleagues and strongly believe in the power of unleashing one team to be able to break barriers, challenge status quo and create new achievements.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Cost modelling, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, 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.