Sourcing Lead - Reliability & Maintenance with German language

Entity:
Finance

Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we're home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry. We're investing in today's energy system and helping build out tomorrow's. So while we're still in oil and gas, over the next decade we'll become a different kind of energy company. We're decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too - working across our industry to improve people's lives.

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.

FBT Procurement is integral to building bp's distinctive capabilities and enhancing the procurement processes. In order to achieve this, they are collaborating with segment category teams to effectively build, segment and manage the third-party supply chains. They are building the next generation of category management; sourcing and digital capability in line with bp's defined functional vision and location strategy.

Join our Sourcing Team and advance your career as a

SOURCING LEAD - RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE WITH GERMAN LANGUAGE

In this role You will:

• Drive and manage various sourcing and contracting projects of medium/high spend & complexity
• Ensure that the business requirements are well-understood and properly covered in the sourcing process. Influence business demand where required and possible.
• Identify value levers and opportunities to maximise value for BP in the marketplace
• Develop Sourcing strategy in accordance with the respective Category strategy
• 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 partner and supplier interactions incl. and relationship including senior levels 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 lead continuous process improvement initiatives

What You will need to be successful:

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)
• At least 5 years of practical and application experience in end-to-end sourcing of services and commodities, drafting and negotiating contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skills
• Practical experience with the maintenance services category
• Fluent in English AND German (verbal & written).
• Ability and proven record of providing professional leadership, coordinate and mentor junior team members
• Experience and in understanding of Supplier Performance Management activities
• Track record of successful Procurement delivery in complex international environments
• Proven experience with contract creation, negotiations and life-cycle management
• Analytical abilities including marketplace and financial analysis
• Ability to propose sourcing strategies
• Global / international business experience
• Being able to work under pressure and stringent time constraints
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products i.e. PowerPoint, Access & Excel.
• Experience working in an Ariba / Salesforce system environment is an advantage
• Ability to review and analyse complex data to identify issues and trends

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
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• 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
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

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

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.

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.