Sourcing Lead - Logistics

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: Let me tell you about the role This role will support various BP businesses with a range of sourcing, contracting and other related activities within FBT Procurement. FBT Procurement is an integral part of how the BP business and functions operate. FBT Procurement supports delivery of BP business and functional strategies by driving efficiency and effectiveness. The FBT Procurement sourcing team is a component of the sourcing pillar and drives the way in which BP approaches the market to source third party supply,balancing efficiency and value drivers in line with category strategy. Working within a defined global process framework, this role will contribute to an enhanced Service Delivery Model around how BP managed costs through third-party contract agreements, and ensure maximum value is achieved. This role is expected to deliver value using the provisions of the Category Management Common Process and within boundaries of relevant laws and regulations, approved budgets and, where applicable, JV partner and NOC agreements. Responsible for delivering medium to high complexity, potentially multi-region sourcing events within the logistics sourcing category, driving significant value for the business. Aligns with BP’s Code of Conduct, as well as all HSSE requirements, including continual support of HSSE objectives within the business, and 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 regulation. What you will deliver Sourcing Validate requests, scopes of work and liaise with Procurement Delivery Team, Category Delivery Team and Business Stakeholder Teams to ensure all business requirements are considered/met Gather and analyze market intelligence data on a regular basis relative to the appropriate category and region to properly gauge and evaluate market and industry conditions which are used to determine the sourcing strategy. Develop and implement Sourcing strategy with supervision in accordance with the respective Category strategy request, incumbents, market conditions etc. Define and develop approach to market and develop source selection criteria based on the business priorities and requirement Develop and acquire approvals for award recommendation documentation Manage and coordinate the supplier selection process to ensure the most ideal option is chosen Manage all relevant partner 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 Contracting Evaluate proposals/outputs Lead complex negotiation for multi region commercial contracts Ensure compliance to FBT Procurement controls and contract templates Manage the contract execution/signature process per the applicable legal/POA (power of attorney) requirements for each BP entity Additional accountabilities specific to this role Effectively represent each category and region supported to the business Develop a solid understanding of assigned regional contracts, supply agreement templates along with detailed understanding of legal concepts related to each category’s guiding principles, also known as Category Guidance. Reporting effectiveness through key metrics, including value delivery to FBT Procurement What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications) Professional experience with minimum seven (7) years in end to end sourcing and contracting of services and commodities, gained preferably in a multinational environment Proven knowledge and minimum five (5) years of experience in Logistics sourcing Track record of successful Supply Chain delivery in complex, challenging international environments and Joint Ventures Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal partners across multiple discipline, cultures and geographies and with suppliers Ability to operate independently and methodically with minimum supervision to lead and ensure process adherence, research and analysis of systems and information Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection Understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process Strong influencing and negotiation skills and problem-solving skills Strong stakeholder management skills Excellent time-management and task prioritization skills Highly motivate to own and further develop sourcing & category knowledge Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage Proficient desktop computing experience Strong proactive and innovative app