Hybrid Assets Category Strategy Lead

BP PLC; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BP plc in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) seeks a Category Strategy Support Lead – Assets to help develop and execute asset-focused procurement strategies. You will work with Category Managers, stakeholders and suppliers to provide market intelligence, strategic insights and supplier performance support.

This hybrid role requires flexibility across shifts and interfaces with global teams. The position emphasizes category management expertise, spend analysis and risk mitigation within asset-intensive

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering)
• 6–8 years' experience in Indirect Procurement, Category Management or Strategic Sourcing
• Experience supporting category strategies in complex industrial/asset-intensive environments
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Salesforce, Compass or similar procurement technologies and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies across the Assets portfolio, including market analysis and sourcing activities.
• Lead and coordinate a category support team, prioritising work aligned to business needs.
• Support supplier performance management through reviews, risk assessments and improvement plans.
• Monitor category performance and KPI delivery for opportunities for improvement.
• Drive standardisation of category management processes, tools, governance and reporting.
• Manage procurement buying channels, including SAP Ariba content, ensuring contract compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Procurement/Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

Salesforce

Compass

Job description

BP plc in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) seeks a Category Strategy Support Lead – Assets to help develop and execute asset-focused procurement strategies. You will work with Category Managers, stakeholders and suppliers to provide market intelligence, strategic insights and supplier performance support.

This hybrid role requires flexibility across shifts and interfaces with global teams. The position emphasizes category management expertise, spend analysis and risk mitigation within asset-intensive