Strategic Category Intelligence & Optimization Lead

BP; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BP is seeking a Category Intelligence and Optimization Lead to drive actionable insights for procurement strategies. You will apply advanced analytics to uncover trends, opportunities, and cost-saving potential, aligning with BP's global procurement initiatives and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, category spend profiling, contract oversight, and leadership of a cross-functional team in a multidimensional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in indirect procurement or related field.
• Strong understanding of procurement analytics and business requirements.
• Experience mentoring or coaching category managers and analysts.

Responsibilities

• Improve internal and external data sources to create actionable category insights.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within BP to drive category strategy.
• Analyze demand, consumption and market patterns to identify trends.
• Monitor impact of strategies and report on procurement performance.
• Lead governance discussions with executives on progress and results.

Skills

Indirect Procurement

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship

Cost Modelling

Influencing

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement or business

Job description

BP is seeking a Category Intelligence and Optimization Lead to drive actionable insights for procurement strategies. You will apply advanced analytics to uncover trends, opportunities, and cost-saving potential, aligning with BP's global procurement initiatives and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, category spend profiling, contract oversight, and leadership of a cross-functional team in a multidimensional environment.