Indirect Sourcing Lead (Hindi Speaker)

BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Learning opportunities

Job summary

bp is seeking a senior procurement lead to shape and deliver global indirect sourcing strategy across multiple categories, including digital, marketing, professional services, logistics, and workplace services. The role emphasizes value delivery, governance, and capability building while engaging senior stakeholders across Castrol operations.

The position requires strong negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of end-to-end sourcing and contracting experience across multiple partners.
• Experience in the lubricants industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive, implement and manage a high volume of concurrent project requests.
• Gather and analyse market intelligence to advise sourcing strategies.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned to operations and facilities.
• Lead tendering process including supplier clarification, evaluation and selection.
• Negotiate terms to optimize total cost of ownership and risk allocation.

Skills

Indirect sourcing

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

English proficiency

Hindi proficiency

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Case Management tool

Job description

A senior procurement role accountable for shaping and delivering global sourcing strategy across indirect categories, driving enterprise value, influencing senior stakeholders, and strengthening procurement capability across the organisation. Define and lead Castrol's enterprise-wide indirect sourcing strategy across global categories including digital, marketing and brand services, digital, professional services, logistics, workplace, HSSE, travel, contingent workforce, and MRO. Accountable for driving global value delivery, supplier strategy, and procurement transformation, while strengthening governance, enabling consistent sourcing approaches, and enhancing procurement capability across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Receive, implement and continuously handle a high volume of concurrent project requests via the Case Management tool, prioritising workload based on business criticality, value and risk

Gather and analyse market intelligence across global supply markets to advise sourcing strategies that support Castrol operational requirements, cost competitiveness and supply continuity

Develop sourcing strategies aligned to Castrol operations, including manufacturing plants, and commercial facilities, while ensuring compliance with global category strategies and governance

Develop the sourcing strategy and handle the associated approval processes

Perform Suppliers' screening/prequalification/due diligence and monitor/implement the process status as per the related guidelines

Lead and manage tendering process including supplier clarification, evaluation and selection, ensuring fair, visible and competitive outcomes

Build and implement detailed negotiation plan to deliver the best value

Liaise with cross functional teams for sourcing projects and events (RFI, RFP, Reverse Auctions) with suppliers operating in diverse local, regional and global markets

Apply strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills to negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers to optimise total cost of ownership, risk allocation and operational flexibility for Castrol, within legal and category guidance

Operationalize contracts upon award in company tools and systems to enable effective execution, supplier performance monitoring and value realisation across Castrol sites

About you

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in any subject area or related field

8–10 years of proven end-to-end sourcing and contracting experience, with the ability to operate independently on complex, high-value and high-risk sourcing cases across multiple partners

Experience in the lubricants industry will be an advantage

Experience working in a large and multi-cultural team

Good influencing and negotiation skills, as well as proven leadership behaviors

Proficient in English (oral and written) language

Proficient in Hindi (oral and written) language is a MUST, to enable effective engagement with regional suppliers and partners

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

About us

bp is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, 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.