Category Delivery Advisor - TSI

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: Job Description: Category Delivery Advisor – TSI

Shift Hours – Flexible (as per business requirement) About bp Technology is making a difference in bp’s plans to invest in today’s energy systems and help build tomorrow’s. We have a deep history of technical problem-solving and use advanced technologies across the business, from our remotely managed platform in the Caspian to advanced seismic imaging and biogas production. Technology provides a competitive edge in our oil and gas business and creates products that underpin our differentiated brands such as Castrol, bp Ultimate and Aral. Our digital teams enable the underlying infrastructure from which our staff and sites operate and connect every day; protecting and safeguarding our systems, assets and people from digital threats; and leverage digital technology to deliver the products, platforms and services our business needs. Technology is driving value and returns for bp as an integrated energy company. Role Synopsis : The bp TSI Vendor Management Analyst role is responsible for acting as a dedicated procurement resource, partnering, and supporting our Technical Solutions hub and handling key strategic supplier relationships.  This role is responsible for ensuring robust delivery and execution of evolutionary strategies, based on supply market expertise, and partnering on current and future business needs. This position will work closely with all business lines and partnering with the bp TSI suppliers.

Key Accountabilities : You will work with the vendor execution manager to partner with TSI business collaborators to provide support and ensure the vendor relationship is managed in compliance with the risk and supplier management framework. 

Manage business demands and liaise with business scope owners to fulfil the technical requirements work with sourcing team to implement PO with suppliers.

Act as a relationship lead engaging business/discipline leads and peers, communicate with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization, ensures service quality and customer happiness.

Analyse data to resolve performance trends and/or operational issues impacting suppliers’ performance.

Support front line business collaborators with any conflicts or issues that arise with suppliers in a professional and timely manner to maintain a positive working relationship.

Handle vendor relationships for multiple, complex and dynamic programs.

Champion digital transformation initiatives, including automation of vendor workflows, integration of procurement KPIs w.r.t respective subject area KPIs, and use of digital tools for performance health monitoring.

Key Challenges : Liaising with multiple internal and external collaborators in different time zones and potentially in different languages requiring meticulous coordination between teams.   Ability to communicate and influence across different levels in the organization. Engaging and collaborative way of working. Resilient and experienced in working in wide-ranging environment. Highly dynamic, delivery focused and creative team, working with collaborators across all business areas of bp. We have a fantastic team culture of care, respect, and empowerment. 

Preferred Qualifications : Drive supplier relationships and partnerships for growth, be the champion of supplier innovation, mitigate risk.

Build trust and relationships between the vendor and business customers.

Support regular business reviews with relevant internal program customers.

Support development and implementation of standard processes for improving supplier engagement and performance.

Monitor and drive suppliers’ performance to established critical metrics.

Provide feedback and direction to suppliers, conducts regular supplier reviews to establish performance improvement activities, see opportunities, communicate business direction, and share industry standard processes.

Based on deep understanding of the regional landscapes, aid or lead the development of global strategies, drive diversity and seek out sustainable solutions.

Ownership for the delivery of agreed financial value delivery targets, including multiyear breakthrough activities, budget efficiency and resource requirements.  

Accountable for ensuring timely execution of all procurement activities including sourcing, contracting, supplier onboarding, and supplier management as well as timing resolution of all issues and customer concerns. Provides break-in and requisitioner support, as required.

Assists FBT in generating complex contracts and agreements including interpretation of contract requirements, contract administration, risk management, organizational change, conflict resolution, and delivery and payment for products.

Essential Education & Experience : 10-15 years exp. into Procurement, category management, vendor management, deliveries, risk management, etc. Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in engineering degree or an equivalent technical qualification is preferred. Relevant certifications in procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline are also highly regarded. Good working knowledge of SAP SRM/ECC and Ariba ERPs along with MS Power Points and Power BIs. Strong understanding of Procurement category management, risk management and supplier management. Strong competencies in relationship management. Strong competencies in managing and influencing at all levels of an organization Desirable criteria. Proficient working collaboratively through communication, networking and influencing. Problem solving, bring challenge and open thinking. Demonstrable track record in delivery on performance improvement and delivery of targets in a matrix environment. Hands-on experience with digital tools for procurement and performance management (e.g., COMPASS, Ariba, Power BI) will be added advantage.

There are additional DE&I and entity wording that will be automatically added to the job description.   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.  We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Why join bp 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! At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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.

Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

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Travel Requirement No travel is 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 Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Digital Fluency, Environment, Integration, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Reviews, Risk Mitigation, Supplier Relationship Management .

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