Sourcing Lead Business Consulting

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Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world today and tomorrow. For over 100 years bp has focused on discovering developing and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Its an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT) youll be fully connected into the world of bp. Youll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. Theres a world of opportunities to build new skills challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work your role will have meaning purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring supportive environment where you can realize your full potential were with you.

Join our Procurement Team and advance your career as a Sourcing Lead - Business Consulting!

The role is responsible for leading complex sourcing and contracting activities across the Corporate Services category portfolio with a focus on Business Consulting Audit Tax Payroll Banking and Accounting services.

Acts as a category focal point develops sourcing strategies manages partner and supplier relationships negotiates commercial agreements and delivers sustainable value in alignment with business and procurement objectives.

In this role You will:

• Act as the Corporate Services category expert and focal point for Procurement and business partners.

• Develop and complete category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with business requirements.

• Lead complex sourcing and contracting projects from strategy development through contract execution.

• Manage supplier selection processes commercial negotiations and contract finalization activities.

• Build and maintain effective stakeholder and supplier relationships.

• Identify value creation opportunities and deliver measurable commercial outcomes.

• Provide category guidance mentor and support to team members.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote procurement guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with procurement governance policies applicable regulations and BPs Code of Conduct.

What You will need to be successful:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Business Supply Chain Finance Economics Law Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of sourcing procurement category management or contracting experience in a multinational environment.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement and sourcing processes.

• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.

• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple organisational levels.

• Strong analytical commercial and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in relevant procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable criteria:

• Proven experience within Corporate Services categories preferably including Business Consulting Audit Tax Payroll Banking Accounting or related professional services.

• Experience in category management and category strategy development.

• Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent).

• Experience working in global or cross-functional procurement environments.

• Knowledge of sourcing and contracting within professional services categories.

• Experience mentoring or coaching team members.

At bp we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

Different bonus opportunities based on performance wide range of cafeteria elements

Life & health insurance medical care package

Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs

Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options

Celebrate in bps success. You may be eligible to join bps Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares in line with plan rules

Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave Mother-baby room

Employees wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program Company Recognition Program

Possibility to join our social communities and networks

Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones Office massage Sport and music equipment

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwCs annual employer research. Come and join us!

At bp we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees lives that are meaningful so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

Disclaimer: Please note that according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. ) mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

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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 with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps 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 processpleasecontact us.

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