Electrolyser Category Senior Manager - H2 & CCUS

Job Description

Job Profile Summary Sitting in the Low Carbon Energy (LCE) Procurement team this is a dynamic role responsible for delivering procurement solutions to support the delivery of a portfolio of Hydrogen and Integrated energy projects globally. The role reports directly to the H2 &CCUS Procurement Director and leads a growing team of H2 & CCUS Category Procurement Advisors (Category Managers). The role will be focused on developing category strategies, contracting strategies, advanced commercial models, strategic supplier relationshipmanagement and direct project support for all critical equipment including, but not limited to Electrolysers, Compressors, Electrical equipment etc. This is a meaningful role with evolving scope in response to business growth and priority. The team is at theforefront of supply chain engagement, leveraging progressive solutions to solve real business challenges in pursuit of the energy transition, and positioning bp to competitively deliver on Operating commitments and our Net Zero ambition.This role will be responsible for ensuring that the procurement teams directly supporting H2 & CCUS projects have all that they need to deliver the project requirements for all critical equipment. The role will also participate and represent the procurementfunction in business leadership teams making sure business requirements are built into category strategies and business development and project teams are fully aware of the external supply market dynamics for example typical lead times, anticipated equipmentcosts, supplier M&A activity etc., supporting the development of the project hopper, concept development and through all phases of capital projects.The LCE remit supports the end-to-end project delivery lifecycle from Business Development through Production. The role is dynamic, fast paced and challenging with a real focus on new and emerging supply chains and markets. With the Net Zero ambitions that bp has, and our commitment to generating 50GW of renewable power by 2030, the LCE procurement team works across the origination of Green and Blue Hydrogen Projects, Wind and Solar.Job AdvertKey Accountabilities:

• Lead in the engagement of emergent market sector supply chains, developing and deepening our sector understanding of market dynamics, pressures, and vulnerabilities in the space of global markets for all sectors supporting H2 & CCUS.
• Be an authority and role model in cross-discipline integration, alignment, and delivery for the purpose of delivering category strategies, supply chain risk mitigation plans and contracting strategies to support project delivery safely at a predictabletime and costcrucial for the mission of safe, efficient, and competitive projects.
• Develop and execute, innovative and strategic contracting and partnership models including long term alliances with suppliers and potentially M&A or investment opportunities.
• Ensure systematic control and conformance with bps procurement requirements.
• Develop a solid understanding of global and local supply markets and identify innovative suppliers that can bring innovation and value to future bp portfolio challenges.
• Work with partners to understand future demand portfolios, group strategy and technology developments to drive value and competitiveness in our supply chain.
• Develop and evaluate robust contracting & commercial strategies that support portfolio project development from early option screening, through economic assessment, conceptual development, delivery, start-up, and operations.
• Work closely with procurement project support teams to develop strategic supply base and leverage aggregate demand to deliver framework agreements or alliances.
• Develop innovative and bold category strategies that address supply chain risks, sustainability aspirations and targets.
• Support the development of project contracting maps and supply chain strategies.
• Work closely with business development teams to share market intelligence and acquire knowledge related to strategic plans and upcoming demand to feed into supplier development and strategy activity.
• Work closely with projects teams to understand demand and requirements including JV and funding requirements.
• Ensure continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Lead the team with care and purpose.

Key Requirements:

• University degree in Procurement, Law, Engineering or other technical discipline or equivalent experience; Masters Degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in procurement category managementspecifically development of complex category strategies and strategic supplier management
• Professional PSCM qualification (MCIPS, CPM, CPSM) or equivalent experience
• Strong commercial & business acumen
• Experience in leading, building and developing high performing teams
• Customer-focused, growing to meet the diverse and evolving needs of the business partners.
• Strong influencing and networking skills are required to optimally work across the stakeholder teams in developing competitive Category strategies.
• Strong and effective communication skills will be key in ensuring alignment.
• Genuine passion for developing novel and progressive renewable and resilient hydrocarbon supply chain solutions.
• Existing understanding of the renewables (Hydrogen, CCUS and Biofuels) markets is highly desirable.
• A commercial approach and analytical skills
• Ability to work in an agile way as a part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel when needed.

Diversity sits at the heart of our company and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyones place! We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender and gender identity,sexual orientation, neuro diversity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Entity FinanceJob Family Group Procurement & Supply Chain Management GroupRelocation available NoTravel required Yes - up to 25%Time Type Full timeCountry United KingdomAbout BP GAS AND LOW CARBON ENERGYAt bp were reimagining energy, and so could you. By reinventing our gas and low carbon energy businesses were advancing low carbon energy solutions for people and our planet. Thats why we need talent like you to join us.Together, we will achieve this by: integrating our gas and renewable capabilities building and growing low andzero carbon busine