Sourcing Lead - IT Communications

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: Responsible for coordinating the activities of a team accountable for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, plans and executing bidding events, negotiating purchase contracts, and supporting stakeholders in the ongoing management of suppliers, to deliver against sourcing and contracting project milestones and relevant PSCM targets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as the Category expert / focal point in the given category towards Procurement, PSCM and Business stakeholders. Take the lead in ensuring effective information flow regarding the category strategy / guidance between Procurement and PSCM. Provide category specific guidance and mentoring to the relevant Procurement Team(s). Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of high complexity Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the category level discussions and sourcing process. Identify value levers and opportunities to enhance value for BP in the marketplace Develop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategy / guidance 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 key stakeholder & supplier relationships in the given category and all relevant stakeholder and supplier interactions throughout the sourcing projects looked after Negotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers Develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process. Also 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. Mentor and support team members and actively contribute to the development of capability & knowledge in the given categories. Take an innovative approach and support continuous process improvement initiatives Comply 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 Comply with all BP’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures. EXPERIENCE 5+ years of relevant sourcing experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment 3+ year’s category specific experience, preferably in IT categories like Software as Service, Infrastructure, Communication Services, Application development & Maintenance, Software license models, Hardware etc. Proven experience in dealing with external partners, especially with suppliers Experience with contract creation, negotiation, and maintenance Experience on category management and/or category strategy development is an advantage. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and / or related field Understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection Excellent influencing and negotiation skills Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills Fluent in English and in other language(s) based on the BP location(s) supported Excellent time-management and task prioritization skills Strong motivation to further develop sourcing & category knowledge Ability to provide professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team members Proficient desktop computing experience Strong proactive and innovative approach 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 demeanor 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. Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Selection . 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