Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Advisor

bp; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

bp is seeking a Procurement Discipline Advisor to support Kirkuk-related sourcing, contracting and counterparty due diligence in a hybrid Sunbury-on-Thames role. You will develop templates, ensure governance and risk management, and align with regulatory standards.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, collaboration across functions, and willingness to travel to Iraq during early phases to enable delivery of strategic procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in procurement, contract law or related field; CIPS preferred.
• Proven delivery in Procurement, ideally in oil and gas with large capex or onshore scopes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across cultures and geographies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard sourcing, contracting, and procurement templates.
• Govern contract deviations, amendments, and exceptions.
• Provide governance for due diligence and compliance across procurement activities.
• Deliver high-quality commercial and contractual support to stakeholders.
• Lead negotiation guidance, tools, frameworks, and support.
• Manage risk registers, controls, and mitigation activities.
• Advise to maximize contract value and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HSE, and P&O functions.
• Travel to Iraq for business trips as required.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

CDD

Governance

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Degree in procurement/contract law

CIPS chartership preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

bp is seeking a Procurement Discipline Advisor to support Kirkuk-related sourcing, contracting and counterparty due diligence in a hybrid Sunbury-on-Thames role. You will develop templates, ensure governance and risk management, and align with regulatory standards.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, collaboration across functions, and willingness to travel to Iraq during early phases to enable delivery of strategic procurement outcomes.