Job Description

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Key Accountabilities and Challenges:

Responsible to procure goods or services from designated sources of supply for requirements generated by BP operations. The Buyer plays the key role in the procurement process that involves timely creation of Purchase Orders (POs) from approved requisitions, as well as the associated follow-on activities related PO acceptance, tracking, change, and close. Key activities include:

• Inspect incoming requisitions for correctness and completeness and re-distributing or referring them when appropriate.

• Assign sources of supply in accordance with category mentorship or other relevant sourcing instructions

• Issue, as needed, Requests for Quote to acquire pricing, delivery and other commercial terms

• Engage BP collaborators – e.g. requestors, sourcing specialist etc., to finalize the purchase decision

• Generate Purchase Order and confirming acceptance by the supplier

• Resolve operational issues with the suppliers, sourcing specialist and requestor related to the quality, delivery or receipt of good / services, invoice payment, return of materials, etc.

• Manage required changes to PO and closure of the PO

• Working hours US shift (18:00-03:00 IST) to support Business Partners

Qualifications, Proficiencies & Approach:

Education & Experience-

• Bachelor’s degree in management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field

• Minimum 10 yrs of relevant experience, 5-6 years of experience in core procurement, buying and team handling

• Strong knowledge of procurement practices with understanding of accounts payable practices

• Proficient in PSCM applications including ARIBA, SAP and Salesforce

• Experience of working cross culturally and in an international environment

• Engaging and collaborative way of working

• Resilient and experienced in working in wide-ranging environment.

At bp, we provide an excellent environment and benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning, and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others!

Diversity sits at the heart of our company, and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be 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:

Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance, Order Management, Procurement

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.