Sourcing Manager - Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Learning opportunities

Development opportunities

Job summary

BP plc is seeking a Sourcing Manager - Logistics in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to lead a team across logistics categories, shape sourcing strategy, and manage RFx and contracting while driving value and compliance. The role requires strong leadership and extensive logistics spend knowledge.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in sourcing, exceptional stakeholder management, and experience in road, rail, marine, warehousing, and freight-forwarding services. Hybrid office/remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business studies, supply chain, or related field.
• MBA is advantageous for strategic sourcing leadership.
• Procurement-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of sourcing leads and analysts for logistics spend and performance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategy; manage RFx, supplier selection, and contracting.
• Ensure value delivery, process excellence, and BP policy compliance across categories.

Skills

Leadership

Sourcing strategy

RFx management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Logistics expertise

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business/Supply Chain

MBA

Procurement certification

Tools

e-procurement platforms

Salesforce

Ariba

Job description

Sourcing Manager - LogisticsWe use cookies to collect and analyse information on our site's performance and to enable the site to function. Cookies also allow us and our partners to show you relevant ads when you visit our site and other 3rd party websites, including social networks.### Sourcing Manager - LogisticsApply: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working: Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 3, 2026 (6 days left to apply): RQ117422**Entity:**Technology**Job Family Group:**Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group**Job Description:**The **Sourcing Manager** supports various BP businesses with a range of medium-high, low complexity and strategic sourcing & contracting activities. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships, proactively identifying value opportunities and providing professional guidance to the broader team under his/her leadership. This includes demand management, definition of sourcing strategy based on a predefined category framework, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & operationalization via Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM).The role contains leadership responsibilities; the Sourcing Manager will manage a team of sourcing leads and sourcing analysts and look after key stakeholder relations and act as point for escalation.The ideal candidate has a strong team leadership background and extensive experience in logistics-related services and commodities, including but not limited to:* road transportation,* rail transportation,* marine transportation and vessel services,* warehousing,* freight forwarding,* supply base services,* other logistics-related services.The candidate should also have strong experience in managing sourcing projects and proven knowledge of the given spend categories and marketplace, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and stakeholder management skills. **Key Accountabilities** The **Sourcing Manager** will manage a team, responsible for the logistics and related categories for various bp Businesses, besides providing professional direction, coordinating team operations and managing performance, the job holder will also lead more complex end-to-end Sourcing activities as per business request, will handle inclusive of the following activities by self and via the team:* Demand Management* Case Management* Case Progression & Case Performance* Sourcing Strategy* Leading RFx* Supplier Selection* Contracting* Contract Operationalization Across all activity sets, it is paramount to ensure that stakeholders are engaged throughout the process and that all requests and Scopes of Work fully meet business requirements.**Value focused operations management*** Driving and maximizing value for BP across the spend categories and activities managed* Ongoing tracking and reporting of value delivery (eg. savings)* Operational Excellence by ensuring stable, effective and customer-focused service delivery* Effective management of the activity triage & workflow with the Business Partners, resource allocation and backup* Constantly achieving and delivering against the agreed Performance objectives incl. the respective Key Performance Indicators* Ensuring effective escalation management in line with the agreed operating model* Ensuring processes are embedded & adhered to consistently in the team* Ensuring team process and procedure documentation is maintained and updated real-time* Take an innovative approach and lead continuous process improvement initiatives, working closely with other leaders across the Procurement organization* Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within the organisation, customers and external service providers* Comply with BP’s Code of Conduct, taking a professional and disciplined approach to working with suppliers, to ensure transparency, consistency and fairness. Our procurement and supply chain management principles are always applied within that framework and in the context of relevant laws and regulations* Monitoring and assuring compliance to BP Business Controls and SOX requirements* Ensuring all processes are compliant with relevant ISO accreditation* Ensure activities comply with all BP’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures**Professional leadership, team development*** The Sourcing Manager will have people management responsibilities, conduct performance appraisals and performance management* The job holder is expected to provide coaching and professional guidance to his/her wider Team and proactively contribute to the development of sourcing capability and knowledge in S2C Procurement* As leader of the team, role model effective sourcing execution via being involved and managing complex sourcing projects incl. supplier negotiations* Active involvement in task allocation and workload management of the team* If delegated by the Sourcing Manager, act as the point of escalation for specific categories, sub-categories, or regions supported by the team* Effectively represent the Team in the respective categories in conversations with our stakeholders and suppliers* Represent the Team and support junior team members in communication and engagement with senior stakeholders* Drive and coordinate issue resolution in complex scenarios and propose improvement initiatives that deliver long-term solutions* Drive usage of effective and up-to-date procurement techniques, tools and digital technologies, AI **Professional leadership, team development*** The Sourcing Manager will have people management responsibilities, conduct performance appraisals and performance management* The job holder is expected to provide coaching and professional guidance to his/her wider Team and proactively contribute to the development of sourcing capability and knowledge in S2C Procurement* As leader of the team, role model effective sourcing execution via being involved and managing complex sourcing projects incl. supplier negotiations* Active involvement in task allocation and workload management of the team* If delegated by the Sourcing Manager, act as the point of escalation for specific categories, sub-categories, or regions supported by the team* Effectively represent the Team in the respective categories in conversations with our stakeholders and suppliers* Represent the Team and support junior team members in communication and engagement with senior stakeholders* Drive and coordinate issue resolution in complex scenarios and propose improvement initiatives that deliver long-term solutions* Drive usage of effective and up-to-date procurement techniques, tools and digital technologies, AI **Working Hours:** This role operates on a shift basis, with working hours from 1:00PM - 10:00PM MYT. **Essential Education*** Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)* Master Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage* Procurement related professional certification is an advantage **Essential Experience and Job Requirements*** 8+ years of relevant experience in sourcing products and/or services* Category specific experience (Logistics and related goods and services)* Minimum 3 years people/team leadership experience, preferably in a multinational/global environment* Experience with e-procurement platforms, AI productivity and autonomous procurement solutions, workflow tools (Salesforce) and ERP systems (eg. Ariba) is an advantage* Broad understanding of negotiation strategies & techniques coupled with strong negotiation skills* Excellent written & oral communication skill in English is a must* Highly motivated and ambitious to drive value and Business partnering* Strong business mindset and commercial acumen* Strong and proven stakeholder relationship management skills in engaging senior management* Passion to motivate, develop and retain people* Transformational mindset and ability to drive change* Good time management, prioritisation and organisation skills* Demonstrated process thinking and experience with a strong focus on continuous improvement **Desirable criteria*** CIPS Membership* Experienced in working across time zones and cultures* Oil & Gas experience 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, age, 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**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 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.**About bp:****Technology**Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net zero world. All without compromising our operational risk management.Working with us, you can do this by:• deploying our integrated capability and standards in service of our net zero and safety ambitions • driving our digital transformation and pioneering new business models • collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions • originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and creating ground-breaking new businesses from them • protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risksBecause together we are:• Originators, builders, guardians and disruptors • Engineers, technologists, scientists and entrepreneurs • Empathetic, curious, creative and inclusive