Sourcing Lead - C&P

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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 Sourcing Team and advance your career as a

Sourcing Lead- C&P

The Sourcing Lead supports various BP businesses with a range of 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.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in sourcing of services and commodities, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skills.

In this role You will:

• Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of high spend & complexity
• 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
• Contribute to the development of the respective category strategies from a sourcing team's side
• Develop Sourcing strategy, including options & scenarios 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 partner and supplier interactions incl. and relationship including senior
  levels throughout the sourcing project
• Define negotiation strategy, negotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers
• Define contracting strategy, develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage
  the approval process
• Propose potential modifications/updates to the relevant contract templates based on category specific
  requirements
• 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 conversations with our partners
  and suppliers
• 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
  

What You need to be successful:

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)
• 6-8 years of practical and application 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
• In-depth understanding of respective category/categories is essential
• Ability and proven record of providing professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team members
• 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
• Strong understanding and experience of Planning and Performance Management
• Experience working in a large and multicultural team
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, as well as proven leadership behaviors
• Analytical abilities including marketplace and financial analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, even at senior levels
• Fluent in English. Any other European language fluency may mean an advantage
• Critical thinking and ability to define sourcing strategies
• Global / international business experience
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i. e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel
• Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
  

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
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• 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 Bu.