Sourcing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Development opportunities

Social communities

Job summary

BP plc in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Sourcing Lead to support BP businesses with medium to high complexity sourcing and contracting activities. You will develop relationships with suppliers, business partners and Finance, and proactively identify value opportunities.

You will define sourcing strategy within category frameworks, perform source selection, draft contracts and manage supplier performance, with a focus on construction, maintenance, and facility services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or supply chain studies.
• Procurement related professional certification is an advantage.
• Any certification in Supply Chain Management is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support business partners on critical success factors and contract management.
• Define sourcing strategy based on category frameworks.
• Sourcing, supplier selection, contracting and lifecycle management.

Skills

English fluency

End-to-end sourcing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Category management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Ariba

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Procurement certification

Supply Chain cert

Tools

Ariba

Salesforce

Job description

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description: Sourcing Lead supports various BP businesses with a range of medium to high complexity sourcing and contracting activities. In addition to sourcing and contracting, this role is responsible for developing relationships with suppliers, business partners and Finance counterparts, plus proactively identifying value opportunities. This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, and contract drafting, negotiation & maintenance. The ideal candidate should have experience in sourcing of construction materials, maintenance services, convenience item/equipment, and/or facility and maintenance services, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and partner management skills. Whilst a Sourcing Lead is an individual contributor, significant level of autonomy is provided and expected within the role to manage sourcing projects related to demand from bp’s Customer and Products businesses. You will tap into your expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships to deliver value, drive efficiency, and ensure robust project delivery, inclusive of the following activities: Demand Management Support business partners on the definition of critical success factors Case Management Process activities compliance Sourcing Strategy Supplier Selection Contracting Contract Operationalization Supplier Management Across activity sets, it’s paramount to ensure that all requests and Scopes of Work liaise with partners to ensure all business requirements are considered/met; the ideal candidate will:

Essential Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business or supply chain management studies) Procurement related professional certification is an advantage Any certification in Supply Chain Management is welcomed.

Essential Experience and Job Requirement

• Fluency in English is a must (verbal & written)
• Minimum 4-6 years of practical and application experience in end-to-end sourcing of services and commodities, drafting and negotiating contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skills
• Category-specific experience in construction, maintenance works, convenience, equipment and services procurement, and/or facility and maintenance services preferred
• Ability to provide professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team members as and when necessary
• Ability to review and analyze complex data to identify issues and trends
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, even at senior levels
• Track record of successful Procurement delivery in complex, challenging international environments
• Proven experience with contract creation, negotiations and life-cycle management
• Strong understanding and experience of Planning and Performance Management
• Critical thinking and ability to define sourcing strategies
• Experience and understanding of Supplier Performance Management activities
• Experience working in a large and multicultural team
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, as well as proven leadership behaviors
• Analytical abilities including marketplace and financial analysis
• Being able to work under pressure and stringent time constraints
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel.
• Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and stakeholders from different regions / international business experience an added advantage
• Able to work from 5pm to 2am MYT

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

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

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