Procurement Analyst

Job Description

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Summary: Responsible for providing dedicated procurement contracts support, using sound contracts management knowledge to provide contractual expertise to ensure that BP has appropriate and robust contracts in place, completing responsibilities for contracts in supportof projects and assuring compliance with laws and regulations, in order to meet the Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements for procurement operations. The bp procurement organisation seeks to leverage our scale and commercial approach to drive an outstanding cost base, and to collaborate with the supply chain to build even greater value for the business while mitigating risk.Digital & Talent Supply is passionate about redefining supply, digitising operations and developing an outstanding team to drive triple bottom line value across bp’s Digital and Talent supply chains!Collaborating with the Cloud and IoT category Director and working as part of the wider team the Analyst will develop the procurement strategy to optimize the Connectivity and IoT Categories driving transformation that reflects the pace of change and technologydisruption required to reinvent bp!In this role you will be helping bp and the world reach net zero through the efficient procurement of new emerging technologies (IoT, Robotics, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Digital Twins, Blockchain, etc…) while operating a safe, efficient and reliableoperation.Key Accountabilities: Combining data analytics, partner strategy, business priorities and category knowledge to develop and deliver effective and groundbreaking category strategies which generate significant value to bp Provide effective buying mentorshipwhich works equally well for partners and sourcing teams Partner with sourcing to deliver a coordinated approach to deliver the strategic objectives for contract, services and business opportunities Digitisation of procurement, including touchless/ low touchemphasis, making changes to collect informative data, improving data to make informed decisions and automate/streamline repetitive activitiesEssential Experience:Previous experience of using data to find opportunities to add new value and influencing partners is crucial Understanding of IoT solutions, technology stacks and connectivity Proven track record of crafting opportunities that providemutual value, drive competitive advantage, and challenge suppliers to generate value-based solutions that deliver improved results.Ability to communicate and influence across various levels in the organization using a range of styles and approaches.Experience of working cross culturally and in an international environment Engaging, collaborative and agile way of workingDesirable criteria:Experience working in Agile teams/using Agile approaches Experience facilitating collaboration with diverse partner groups to determine solutions and/or implement change at pace Experience working for, or with, carriers, network servicesor IoT organisations MCIPSAdditional informationWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, 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 contactus to request accommodation.Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be 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:Legal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitivefunctioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screeningsor interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, pleasecontact usto request accommodations.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.