- Location
- HU: Budapest, Hungary
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
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.
Technology Procurement defines, owns, sources and operates efficient and standardised business services for the bp.
We are business process professionals, working as a unified organisation across finance, customer service, procurement, PC&C and other functional areas to fully support bp in its global operations and aims. Our license to operate is dependent on us being able to deliver silent running in the most efficient manner.
Join our Technology Procurement Team and advance your career as a/ Sourcing Lead - EV!
Sourcing Lead supports various BP businesses with a range of medium to high complexity sourcing and contracting activities. In addition to sourcing and contracting, this role is responsible for developing relationships with suppliers, business partners and Technology Procurement counterparts, plus proactively identifying value opportunities. This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, and contract drafting, negotiation & maintenance.
In this position you will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing projects supporting the construction of the Electronic charging stations at the UK petrol stations.
In this role You will:
Lead the development and execution of strategies for various end-to-end 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.
Conduct comprehensive market analysis and supplier landscaping to identify optimal sourcing opportunities.
Identify value levers and opportunities to enhance value for BP in the marketplace
Contribute to the development of the respective category strategies from a sourcing perspective.
Develop Sourcing strategies, including options & scenarios adhering to the respective Category strategy.
Define approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirements.
Manage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen
Manage all relevant partner and supplier interactions including the relationship with 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 analyze data depending on the project requirements
Take an innovative approach and lead continuous process improvement initiatives
Align with 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
Align with all BP’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures
Leverage Digital Fluency to enhance sourcing efficiency and adopt new technologies
What You will need to be successful:
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business or supply chain management studies) or equivalent experience is required
Procurement related professional certification is an advantage
Any certification in Supply Chain Management is welcomed
Fluency in English is a must (verbal & written)
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
Category-specific experience in construction, maintenance works, convenience, equipment and services procurement, and/or facility and maintenance services preferred
Ability to communicate with suppliers and stakeholders from different regions / international business experience an added advantage
Ability to provide professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team members as and when necessary
Ability to review and analyze complex data to identify issues and trends
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, even at senior levels
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
Critical thinking and ability to define sourcing strategies
Experience and understanding of Supplier Performance Management activities
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
Being able to work under pressure and stringent time constraints
Solid understanding of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel
Desirable criteria:
Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
Great interpersonal skills with highly effective communication
Ability to work in an ever changing environment.
Highly motivated, self driven and proactive procurement professional
Highly persuasive
Data driven decision maker
With a cross-country profile (previous working experiences in/with other countries an advantage)
Able to identify disruption or misunderstandings on the communications with stakeholders
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.
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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.
