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 Finance 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.

The ideal candidate should have experience in construction, maintenance works, convenience, equipment and services procurement, and/or facility and maintenance services, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and partner management skills.

Role

As a Sourcing Lead in this individual contributor role, you will be instrumental in handling the end-to-end sourcing process for various projects as per business request. You will tap into your expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships to deliver value, drive efficiency, and ensure robust project delivery, inclusive of the following activities:

Demand Management
Support business partners on the definition of critical success factors
Case Management
Process activities compliance
Sourcing Strategy
Supplier Selection
Contracting
Contract Operationalization
Supplier Management

Requirements

Across activity sets, it's paramount to ensure that all requests and Scopes of Work liaise with partners to ensure all business requirements are considered/met; the ideal candidate 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.

Professional Leadership

Regardless of the specific reporting structure, the Sourcing Lead is expected to provide coaching and professional guidance to wider team
If delegated by the Sourcing Manager, they may be the first point of escalation in the Team in specific categories/subcategories or regions supported
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 solutions

Essential Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business or supply chain management studies)
Procurement related professional certification is an advantage
Any certification in Supply Chain Management is welcomed

Essential Experience And Job Requirement

Fluency in English is a must (verbal & written)
Minimum 6 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
Category-specific experience in construction, maintenance works, convenience, equipment and services procurement, and/or facility and maintenance services preferred
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
Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel.
Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
Ability to communicate with suppliers and stakeholders from different regions / international business experience an added advantage
Able to work from 5pm to 2am

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
Possibility to join our social communities and networks
Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
Life and health insurance, medical care package
And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status