Job Description

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

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.

About the role

The Contract Operationalisation & Maintenance Senior Analyst will:

• Own 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 rigor, including actively leading and/or participating in contract management standardisation, transformation and/or digitalisation projects.
• Continuously engage with the business units and service delivery teams to deliver consistent, simple and standardised contract management implementation.
• Support initiatives and projects to mitigate risk e.g. contract value leakage, risk management.
• Improve contract management rigor proficiency and capabilities.

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

In this role You will

General

• 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 partners.

Process Standardisation

• Drive harmonisation 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 optimisation.
• Coordinate with the process owners, Procurement service delivery teams and SMEs to update and standardise contract management approach and templates where appropriate, share findings and standard methodologies, and ensure alignment with the end-to-end process objectives.
• Maintain and update a central contract management knowledge repository (including policies and 1. procedures) and communicate effectively to practitioners.

Process Analysis & Continuos Improvement Opportunity Identification

• Engage in continuous dialogue with business and service delivery partners to discuss priorities and approach to process improvements, standardisation and simplification.
• Analyse the business needs and support development of contract management transformation/digitalisation projects.

What You will need to be successful

• Business, Finance, Commerce degree or equivalent experience.
• MCIPS/ISM qualification, or at stage of pre-qualification, desirable.
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Fluent in English (Spoken and Written).
• Ability to connect with varying partner levels within the organisation, internal and external.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required given diverse nature of operating landscape.
• Good influencing skills and the ability to empower 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/Partners.
• 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.

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 team arrangements and business needs
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
• 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

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!

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

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 not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modelling, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and 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.