Sourcing Lead - Logistics

This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

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 Sourcing Lead - Logistics (Senior professional).

FBT Procurement is an integral part of how the BP business and functions operate. FBT Procurement supports delivery of BP business and functional strategies by driving efficiency and effectiveness. The FBT Procurement sourcing team is part of the sourcing pillar and drives the way in which BP approaches the market to source third party supply, balancing efficiency and value drivers in line with category strategy.

Working within a defined global process framework, this role will contribute to an enhanced Service Delivery Model around how BP managed costs through third-party contract agreements, and ensure maximum value is achieved. This role is expected to deliver value using the provisions of the Category Management Common Process and within boundaries of relevant laws and regulations, approved budgets and, where applicable, JV partner and NOC agreements.

The Sourcing Lead is responsible for delivering mid-complex, potentially multi-region sourcing events within the logistics sourcing category, driving significant value for the business.

• Validate requests, scopes of work and liaise with Business Facing, Supply Facing and Stakeholder Teams to ensure all business requirements are considered/met
• Gather and analyze market intelligence data on a regular basis relative to the appropriate category and region to properly gauge and evaluate market and industry conditions applied to determine the sourcing strategy
• Develop and complete Sourcing Strategy with supervision based on request, incumbents, market conditions, scopes of work, etc.
• Screen suppliers as per the related guidelines, ensure relevant due diligence processes are delivered and appropriate approvals are documented. Support/manage the supplier selection process.
• Manage the relevant supplier interactions and relationship throughout a sourcing project/task lifespan
• Develop and obtain approvals for award recommendation documentation
• Evaluate proposals/outputs
• Lead complex negotiations for multi region commercial contracts
• Ensure compliance to FBT Procurement controls and contract templates
• Manage the contract execution/signature process per the applicable legal/POA (power of attorney) requirements for each BP entity
• Effectively represent each category and region supported to the business
• Develop a solid understanding of assigned regional contracts, supply agreement templates along with thorough understanding of legal concepts related to each category’s guiding principles, also known as Category Guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business or supply chain management studies) or equivalent experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in end to end sourcing and contracting of services and commodities
• Extensive experience in Logistics sourcing
• Track record of successful Supply Chain delivery in complex, challenging international environments and Joint Ventures
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal collaborators across multiple fields, cultures and geographies and with suppliers
• Ability to operate independently and methodically with minimum supervision to manage and ensure process adherence, research and analysis of systems and information
• Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Highly- motivated to own and further develop sourcing/category knowledge
• Advanced / Professional English business language skills
• Strong proactive and innovative approach

Desirable criteria:
 

• CIPS Membership
• Experienced in working across time zones and cultures
• Oil & Gas experience

• 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