Sourcing Senior Analyst – Logistics (CASTROL)

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership. 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. It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll 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. There’s 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, we’re with you. Join our Sourcing Team and advance your career as a Sourcing Senior Analyst – Logistics! The Sourcing Senior Analyst is responsible for managing and driving low/medium complexity sourcing projects in support of business objectives. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships and proactively identifying value opportunities. This includes demand management, definition of approach to market based on predefined Category/Sourcing strategy, source selection, contract negotiation, and contract creation & maintenance. The ideal candidate has practical experience in sourcing of services and commodities, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and stakeholder management skills. In this role You will: Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of low or medium complexity Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the sourcing process Identify value levers and opportunities to maximise value for BP in the marketplace Develop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategy with guidance from new senior team members if required Define approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirement Manage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen Manage the all relevant stakeholder and supplier interactions and relationship throughout the sourcing project Negotiate and agree on relevant contract terms with suppliers Develop and modify contract content based on templates and manage the approval process Generate reports (status, summary etc.) and analyse data depending on the project requirements Take an innovative approach and support/lead continuous process improvement initiatives Stay in sync 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 Follow all Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and procedures. What You will need to be successful: Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies) Procurement related professional certification is an advantage Proven sourcing experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment Category specific experience Demonstrated experience in dealing with external partners, especially with suppliers Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance Fluent in English Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection Understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process Strong influencing and negotiation skills Strong partner management skills Excellent time-management and task prioritization skills Strong motivation to further develop sourcing & category knowledge Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage Proficient desktop computing experience Proactive and innovative approach Desirable criteria: Experienced in working across time zones and cultures Oil & Gas experience 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