Sourcing Lead - Projects

BP; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid office/remote work

Job summary

BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Sourcing Lead – Projects to steer complex sourcing initiatives, align with BP objectives, and optimize value across the project lifecycle.

You will lead strategy development, contract negotiations, supplier management, and use Agility practices to drive efficiency while managing stakeholder expectations in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lead sourcing or procurement in a project-driven environment.
• Expertise in Agility core practices and proficiency in using Agility tools.
• Demonstrated success in agreements and negotiations with advanced planning.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Excellent business acumen to translate complex needs into sourcing strategies.
• Extensive experience in contract creation, handover, implementation, and management.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities across all levels.
• Proven track record in supplier performance and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Shift availability 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM or 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM – Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies for projects.
• Manage end-to-end contract creation, negotiation, and handover.
• Analyze opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Drive supplier selection, due diligence, evaluation, and recommendations.
• Implement supplier performance and relationship management frameworks.
• Apply Agility core practices to enhance project sourcing efficiency.
• Lead complex negotiations with robust plans and preparations.
• Oversee contract management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrate business insight to align sourcing with project success.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Agility practices

Cost optimization

Tools

Agility tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sourcing Lead – Projects to join our team at BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn Bhd. This role is responsible for leading complex sourcing initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, and optimizing value throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for various projects, aligning business objectives and leveraging market insights.

Manage end-to-end contract creation, negotiation, and handover processes, ensuring compliance and optimal terms for BP.

Conduct thorough analytical thinking to find opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation in sourcing activities.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their project requirements and effectively managing expectations.

Drive supplier selection processes, including due diligence, evaluation, and recommendation, to secure high-performing and reliable partners.

Implement and manage supplier performance and relationship management frameworks, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration.

Apply Agility core practices and use Agility tools to enhance project sourcing efficiency and adaptability.

Lead complex negotiations, developing robust negotiation plans and preparations to achieve favorable outcomes.

Oversee contract management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions and proactive issue resolution.

Demonstrate strong business insight to understand the broader impact of sourcing decisions on project success and overall company performance.

Job Qualifications

Proven experience in a lead sourcing or procurement role, specifically within a project driven environment

Expertise in Agility core practices and proficiency in using Agility tools.

Demonstrated success in agreements and negotiations, including advanced negotiation planning and preparation.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a detailed oriented.

Excellent business acumen with the ability to understand complex business needs and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.

Extensive experience in contract creation, handover, implementation, and comprehensive contract management.

Exceptional stakeholder management abilities, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively across all levels.

Proven track record in supplier performance management, supplier relationship management, and strategic supplier selection.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This role requires working a shift from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, or 3.00 PM to 12.00 AM - Monday to Friday

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you!

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

And many other benefits.

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, marital status, veteran status, or disability status!

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

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