Category enablement lead

BP PLC; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BP plc is seeking a Category Enablement Lead to standardize and optimize procurement operations globally. The role focuses on implementing buying channels, category management content, and self-service tools to improve efficiency and compliance.

You will work cross-functionally with procurement, finance and IT, driving channel strategy, supplier collaboration, and training to maximise adoption of Ariba buying channels and ensure contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping category strategy and sourcing initiatives.
• Ability to drive category spend profiling and cost optimisation.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement optimised buying channels and content for Ariba buying channels.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve user experience in procurement processes.
• Develop and manage category content, catalogs, and forms to enable Auto-PO transactions.
• Coach and mentor category managers and analysts in analytical tools and governance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Category strategy

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Digital fluency

Business acumen

Policy compliance

Tools

SAP Ariba

Contract management systems

Job description

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: The Category enablement lead is responsible for supporting bp's global push to standardize and optimize procurement operations. This role involves implementing buying channels that enhance procurement efficiency, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and align with business requirements. You will develop and complete strategies for implementing category management, channel optimization, and content management to enhance user buying experience and use of self-service or automated tools!

Key accountabilities

• In this role, you will be responsible for implementing optimised buying channels, develop and maintain category specific content for SAP Ariba buying channels, following bp's procurement policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• You will work cross-functionally within the Procurement organizations to enhance user's buying experience and procurement efficiency.
• Develop buying channel strategy including catalogues, custom forms, invoice against contract that enable Auto-PO transactions to support procurement's efficiency target.
• Facilitate content management guidelines to support procurement operations and collaborate with suppliers to ensure current and comprehensive product and service information.
• Implement optimised buying channel to ensure price compliance and mitigate any risks associated with procurement channels by developing suitable controls to monitor contract compliance.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, IT teams and external stakeholders including SAP technical support and supplier technical team to drive successful implementation of buying channel strategies.
• Responsible for driving improved buying channel implementation efficiency metrics and user experience quality metrics.
• Provide training and support to users of SAP Ariba buying channels to ensure effective utilization of buying channels.
• Establish self as the Category subject matter expert on Ariba buying channel use cases and work closely with Buying Channel team on implementing procedures, and make recommendations to our Procurement teams where necessary.
• Business Requirements Analysis- Use understanding of stakeholder strategy and category knowledge to develop a viable, long term view of business requirements.
• Product & Market Intelligence- Uses deep knowledge of supply markets to create strong sourcing solutions.
• Uses supply market insights to determine future sourcing strategies for the business. Networks internally and externally and stay up to date via industry publications, conferences, and events.
• Mentors and coach’s category managers / specialists / analysts / lead in the use of analytical tools. Leads governance discussions with executive sponsors regarding progress and business results.
• Relationship Management- Takes full ownership of engagement issues with stakeholders, monitors relationships and acts on relevant feedback.
• Category Spend Profiling- Develops insights on spend profiles that result in elimination of non-value add spend within the category. Identifies key external and environmental drivers and uses this to recommend sourcing initiatives.
• Contract Management- Manage contracts to optimally control spend, reduce risk, avoid supplier driven scope creep. Manages BP’s and supplier’s compliance to the contract and proactively resolves issues before they become major problems.
• Supplier Relationship Management- Works collaboratively with suppliers. Links value proposition to strategic objectives.
• Value Creation & Management- Develops opportunities that provide mutual value and drive competitive advantage. Challenges suppliers to generate value-based solutions that deliver improved business results.
• Cost Modelling- Proposes internal and external solutions to reduce costs over the life of the purchase and implements solutions as agreed.
• Influencing- Proactively handles a wide range of stakeholders to overcome resistance and achieve a successful result from projects. Varies communication to address specific partner needs and to gain commitment and support.
• Innovation- Experiments with new insights. Brings together the creative ideas into a detailed approach or solution, seeking better solutions for new requirements.
• Analytical Thinking- Applies analytical techniques to solve complex problems. Identifies, evaluates, and makes clear recommendations based on analysis.

People Management

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a team within a cross-functional project environment, with a strong attention to detail and timelines.

Environment and Benefits

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude 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 eligible for relocation internationally

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Leading Self, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Relationship Management, Sustainability awareness and action.

Legal Disclaimer

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. 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. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.