Category Strategy Support Manager - Assets

bp; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Learning opportunities

Career development

Job summary

bp is seeking a Category Strategy Support Manager – Assets to develop and execute category strategies, optimise supplier performance, and mitigate risk across assets spend. You will work with Category Managers, stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver strategic insights and value across global asset-related categories.

The role requires 8–10 years in indirect procurement or related fields, with experience in retail assets or property-related categories.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in related discipline and 8–10 years in indirect procurement or category management.
• Experience building category strategies and conducting market analysis; strong stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies across Assets categories.
• Lead a category support team and manage delivery to stakeholders.
• Develop presentations, reports, and strategic communications for decision-makers.
• Partner with stakeholders and suppliers to identify cost optimisation and value creation opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance management, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement in category management processes and governance frameworks.
• Manage procurement buying channels and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Category management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

Salesforce

Compass

Job description

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

Working Hours: This role operates on a shift basis and requires flexibility.

Candidates must be flexible to work either:

• Shift A (ASPAC/EU): 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM MYT, or

• Shift B (ASPAC/US): 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM MYT.

About the Role

The Category Strategy Support Manager – Assets plays a key role in developing and executing category strategies that deliver value, optimise supplier performance, and mitigate risk across bp’s Assets spend portfolio. Working closely with Category Managers, business stakeholders, and suppliers, you will provide strategic insight, market intelligence, and supplier management support to drive procurement and business objectives across a diverse range of asset-related categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of category strategies across Assets categories, ensuring alignment to business objectives and procurement priorities.
• Lead a category support team, effectively prioritising work and managing delivery against stakeholder requirements.
• Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and strategic communications that support decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with stakeholders and suppliers to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, supplier performance improvement, innovation, and value creation.
• Drive supplier performance management activities, including reviews, risk assessments, performance improvement plans, and issue resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across category management processes, sourcing tools, KPI reporting, and governance frameworks.
• Manage procurement buying channels and commercial controls, ensuring compliance with contracts, pricing agreements, and procurement policies.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Supplier Management.
• Proven experience managing or supporting Retail Assets and/or Property-related categories, including one or more of:
  • Facilities Management Services
  • Property Maintenance & Repairs
  • Construction & Minor Works
  • Retail Site Services
  • Forecourt & Convenience Store Equipment
  • HVAC, Electrical & Building Services
  • Cleaning, Security & Waste Management
  • EV Charging Infrastructure & Site Services
• Strong understanding of supplier markets, commercial models, contract management, and value creation within Assets spend categories.
• Experience developing category strategies, conducting market analysis, and translating business requirements into sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across global, cross-functional environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading teams or delivering outcomes through matrix and project-based environments.
• Comfortable operating in a complex, fast-paced, and globally distributed organisation.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or working towards membership.
• Experience working with global marketing agencies, media providers, consulting firms, or corporate service suppliers.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Salesforce, Compass, or similar procurement technologies.
• Strong digital fluency and interest in emerging technologies and supplier innovation.
• Experience working across international and multicultural environments and managing remote stakeholder relationships

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor 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 not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Cost modelling, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Value creation and management

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.