Job Description

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Lead the planning and performance of Procurement Sourcing and Contracting’s Contract Management activities, including ensuring full compliance to the Contract Management Guidelines and Policies, Category Management Policy (CMP) and Ways of Working. Drive the process management improvements within the contract management field, including actively leading and/or participating in contract management standardization, transformation and/or digitalization projects. Continuously engage with the business units and service delivery teams to deliver consistent, simple and standardized contract management implementation. Support initiatives and projects to mitigate risk e.g. contract value leakage, risk management. Improve contract management discifieldetency and capabilities.

The Contract Operationalization & Maintenance Senior Analyst will maintain high standards of communication, impact analysis and evaluation of process changes within the contract management field, works collaboratively with Finance Procurement Teams, Sourcing & Contracting in Procurement, Procurement Contract Partner Team, Legal and other SMEs to deliver an optimal contract management approach in line with guidelines.

The ideal candidate has strong practical and application experience in contract management, sourcing and contracting of goods & services in the energy sector (Upstream, Downstream) knowledge and understanding of contracts and legal terms, solid business ethics, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and interpersonal skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and maintain the contract management policies, procedures, templates.
• Lead implementation of contract management activities, e.g. Supporting contract assurance and audit, manage contract expiry and contract close out activities.
• Drive continuous change as part of any new processes/ways of working implementation in collaboration with respective SMEs and/or stakeholders.

Process Standardization

• Drive harmonization of contract management processes across Procurement Sourcing and Contracting; providing cross-divisional process standards.
• Drive integration with all other S2C business processes with the target of end-to-end optimization.
• Coordinate with the process owners, Procurement service delivery teams and SMEs to update and standardize contract management approach and templates where appropriate, share findings and procedures, and ensure alignment with the end-to-end process objectives.
• Maintain and update a central contract management knowledge repository (including policies and procedures) and communicate effectively to practitioners.

Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement Opportunity Identification

Engage in continuous dialogue with business and service delivery stakeholders to discuss priorities and approach to process improvements, standardization and simplification. Analyze the business needs and support development of contract management transformation/digitalization projects.

Essential Education:

• Business, Finance, Commerce degree or equivalent experience. MCIPS/ISM qualification, or at stage of pre-qualification, desirable.
• Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

Experience

• More than 4 years working experience in Contracting and Procurement in the energy sector (Upstream, Downstream, Digital and IT, Indirect, or Workplace).
• Has in-depth knowledge of Sourcing and contracting processes with knowledge and practical application experience in contract drafting, contract assurance and contract review and contract close out, Supply chain Management.
• Proven experience in contract management activities such as Counterparty Due Diligence, Anti Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Certification with exposure/participation in contract audit.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and financial/operational control practices with previous experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Other

• Proficient in English (Spoken and Written). Able to work in Europe/UK shift.
• Ability to connect with varying stakeholder levels within the organization, internal and external. Good interpersonal and communication skills required given diverse nature of operating landscape.
• Good influencing skills and the ability to motivate cross functional and diverse teams. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills and ability to think creatively.
• Role will require occasional hours outside of standard business hours – to join calls with overseas SMEs/Stakeholders.
• Personal time management skills and ability to meet individual and team deadlines.
• Contractually and commercially risk adverse. Experienced working in virtual teams. Agile Ways of Working.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in handling contracts.
• Strong commercial orientation with appreciation for contractual obligations and risk management.
• proficiency and experience in usage of Ariba, Compass or different ERP systems. Proven capability in using or developing scope for dashboards e.g. Power BI.

About bp

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!

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

Additional Information

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, veteran status, or disability status.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

What you can expect from us!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):

bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network)
Pride
Working parents
PEN (Positively Ethnic Network)
bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community)
bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category Strategy, Digital Fluency, Influencing, Management of change, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management

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

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.