Procurement Excellence & Experience Senior Manager

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global energy company as a Procurement Excellence & Experience Senior Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a diverse team in enhancing procurement processes through innovation and data-driven strategies. You'll be at the forefront of transforming procurement activities, focusing on standardization and automation while fostering a high-performance culture. With a commitment to sustainability and a supportive work environment, this position empowers you to make a significant impact in the energy sector. Embrace the challenge of driving excellence in a hybrid work model, where your expertise will shape the future of procurement.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Parental Leave

Learning and Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in procurement with leadership roles.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead global teams to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Manage projects for process standardization and automation.

Skills

Procurement Process Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Data Analytics

Project Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

S2C Systems (Quantum, DOS)

Job description

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light, and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we're home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry. We're investing in today's energy system and helping build out tomorrow's. While we are still in oil and gas, over the next decade, we'll become a different kind of energy company by decarbonizing and diversifying our business to reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We are committed to helping the world reach net zero by working across our industry to improve lives.

Joining bp offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a company addressing the global energy challenge through innovative approaches. As part of finance business & technology (FBT), you'll be connected to strategic projects worldwide, with opportunities to develop skills, challenge yourself, and grow a long-term career in FBT Malaysia. Your role will have purpose, impact, and meaning—within a caring, supportive environment.

We invite you to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Excellence & Experience Senior Manager. This role, situated in the FBT Procurement Leadership team, will lead global teams to deliver expertise across categories and Source to Contract (S2C) processes, supporting the global ERP and One Procurement (1p) program. You will focus on standardizing, simplifying, and automating procurement activities and processes, delivering data analytics, and managing projects to enhance procurement efficiency.

The team is expected to drive:

1. Category effectiveness of FBT-managed categories.
2. Operational effectiveness of global S2C activities and end-to-end procurement processes.
3. Operational excellence via data-driven performance management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
4. Management of strategic suppliers under various global programs.
5. Design of procurement support models for global query management and complex issue resolution.
6. Alignment of transformation initiatives with standardized processes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
7. Excellence in S2C systems such as Quantum and DOS.
8. Communication within the S2C community about changes and best practices.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Serving as subject matter experts on global ERP and 1P transformation initiatives.
2. Owning and promoting the deployment of S2C systems and tools.
3. Managing projects aimed at process standardization and automation.
4. Driving continuous improvement using agile and CI methodologies.
5. Participating in procurement forums and maintaining stakeholder engagement.
6. Enhancing user and supplier experiences and providing data insights.

Operationally, the role entails accountability for global S2C excellence, setting visions and roadmaps, driving performance, managing resources and budgets, and fostering networks for ongoing improvements. It also involves developing innovative solutions for operational challenges and ensuring compliance with standards.

People management responsibilities include leading a global team of approximately 100 professionals, fostering a high-performance environment, supporting talent development, and maintaining effective communication channels. The role also requires active participation in global forums and collaboration with HR to support team growth and development.

HSSE compliance is mandatory, including participating in safety initiatives and developing strategies to maintain physical and mental health.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, at least 20 years of experience with significant leadership roles, deep procurement process knowledge, and strong communication and influencing skills. Desirable qualifications include professional certifications like MCIPS, experience in the oil industry, and training in continuous improvement or project management.

Why join us? We support learning and growth in a diverse, inclusive environment, offering benefits like flexible working and parental leave. We accommodate individuals with disabilities and ensure fair treatment for all.

Travel is negligible, and this role does not offer relocation assistance. It features a hybrid work model.