Global Procurement Contract Manager

BP p.l.c.; Malaysia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BP p.l.c. is seeking a Global Procurement Contract Manager to enhance procurement processes in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves contract management, compliance, and operational support within the Castrol Directs Procurement Function, focusing on driving value and efficiency through effective sourcing strategies. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and customer experience.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of contracting processes, tools, and systems.
• Strong contracting practitioner background in legal or procurement.
• Proven track record in sourcing processes within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Source to Contract process and activities.
• Ensure procurement compliance to all contract-related BP policies.
• Drive improvements in risk profile and operational efficiency.

Skills

Agreements and negotiations

Analytical Thinking

Category Strategy

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Cost modelling

Decision Making

Market Analysis

Negotiation planning and preparation

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Selection

Sustainability awareness and action

Value creation and management

Education

Graduate or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

Entity: Customers & Products

Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description: As bp transitions to an integrated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain competitive performance. bp’s customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This will support the delivery of an enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities at scale, using technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products team.

The Global Procurement Contract Manager is responsible for driving improved value, compliance, and effective risk management within the sourcing process through effective contract creation, development, and management. This role will also support operational activities in the Castrol Directs Procurement Function within BP, such as training, coaching internal partners, and process mapping.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Source to Contract process and activities, ensuring fit for purpose in Castrol.
• Ensure procurement compliance to all contract-related BP policies, mandated training, sustainability implications, and contractual content requirements.
• Create and maintain a high-performance culture across the Contracts team.
• Work with the Global Operations & Compliance Manager to review and develop the Procurement team’s learning, development, and capability requirements.
• Drive improvements in risk profile and operational efficiency through key change programmes like e-sourcing, contracts compliance, and contracting effectiveness.
• Own the contract writing process, including process mapping and design in collaboration with Group procurement.
• Coordinate with GBS and BP Group to align policies and optimize resources, systems, and processes.
• Develop and implement training plans to embed new ways of working.
• Oversee contracting excellence initiatives, supporting processes and tools.
• Provide analytics, reporting, and support activities related to contracts compliance within Lubricants Procurement.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders to enhance the perception of operational procurement value.
• Participate in safety initiatives and driver safety compliance.
• Lead and build consensus on mandatory requirements and actions for S2C deployment and operations.
• Manage the delivery of contracting excellence programmes, including supporting processes and tools.

Essential Education, Experience, and Job Requirements

• Graduate or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Deep knowledge of contracting processes, tools, and systems, preferably in the “directs” sector, with understanding of critical clauses and T&Cs.
• Strong contracting practitioner background, either legal or procurement, or both.
• Excellent partner management and engagement skills across multiple levels and countries.
• Proven track record in sourcing processes within a large, complex, global organization, ideally with multi-billion dollar spends.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and assist others in workload management.

Additional Information

We support learning and growth in a diverse environment and are committed to inclusion and fairness. Benefits include flexible working options, parental leave, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Travel Requirement: No travel expected

Relocation Assistance: Not eligible for relocation

Remote Type: Hybrid of office/remote working

Skills: Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modelling, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, veteran status, or disability. Individuals with accessibility needs may request adjustments during the recruitment process. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact us. Employment may be contingent upon compliance with local policies, including drug screening, medical review, and background checks.