Sourcing Lead – Upstream

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sourcing Lead – Projects to join our team at BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn Bhd. This role is responsible for leading complex sourcing initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment, and optimizing value throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for various projects, aligning with business objectives and leveraging market insights.
• Manage end-to-end contract creation, negotiation, and handover processes, ensuring compliance and optimal terms for BP.
• Conduct thorough analytical thinking to find opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation in sourcing activities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their project requirements and effectively managing expectations.
• Drive supplier selection processes, including due diligence, evaluation, and recommendation, to secure high-performing and reliable partners.
• Implement and manage supplier performance and relationship management frameworks, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Apply Agility core practices and use Agility tools to enhance project sourcing efficiency and adaptability.
• Lead complex negotiations, developing robust negotiation plans and preparations to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Oversee contract management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions and proactive issue resolution.
• Demonstrate strong business insight to understand the broader impact of sourcing decisions on project success and overall company performance.

Job Qualifications

• Proven experience in a lead sourcing or procurement role, specifically within a project driven environment
• Expertise in Agility core practices and proficiency in using Agility tools.
• Demonstrated success in agreements and negotiations, including advanced negotiation planning and preparation.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a detailed oriented.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to understand complex business needs and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
• Extensive experience in contract creation, handover, implementation, and comprehensive contract management.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities, capable of influencing and collaborating effectively across all levels.
• Proven track record in supplier performance management, supplier relationship management, and strategic supplier selection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• This role requires working a shift from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday to Friday

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 demeanor 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment

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:

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.

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