Sourcing Senior Analyst - MRO - (Fixed-term until December 2027)

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 Procurement team and advance your career as a Senior Sourcing Analyst - MRO!

Please note, that this is a Fixed-term role until 31st December 2027!

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: 

• 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 partners 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

• Align with all company Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures

What You will need to be successful: 

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, gained preferably in a multinational environment

• Proven experience in dealing with external partners, especially with suppliers

• Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance

• Fluent in English language knowledge

• Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection

• Understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills 

• Excellent time-management and task prioritization skills

• Strong motivation to further develop sourcing & category knowledge

• Proficient desktop computing experience

• Proactive and innovative approach

Desirable criteria:

• German language knowledge is highly beneficial

• Few years of category specific experience is a given advantage

• Procurement related professional certification

• Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment