Senior Sourcing Analyst - Castrol

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

Procurement Sourcing is an integral part of how the BP business and functions operate. Procurement Sourcing support delivery of BP business and functional strategies by driving efficiency and effectiveness.  The Procurement sourcing team is part of the Sourcing and Contracting pillar and drives the way in which BP approaches the market to source third party supply, balancing efficiency and value drivers in line with category strategy. 

This role supports various Castrol businesses and is an Individual Contributor role accountable for delivering a range of end‑to‑end sourcing, contracting and supplier performance management activities under the Category Management Policy (CMP) within the MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) category.

The Sourcing Senior Analyst supports Castrol manufacturing plants, warehouses, laboratories, offices and commercial sites across either for a specific region or globally, operating within a defined global process framework while delivering solutions that are fit‑for‑purpose for local operating environments.

The role holder will align with bp’s Code of Conduct, as well as all HSSE requirements, including continual support of HSSE objectives within the business, and taking a professional and disciplined approach to working with suppliers, to ensure clarity, consistency and fairness. Our procurement and supply chain management principles are always applied within that framework and in the context of relevant laws and regulation.

Key Accountabilities

The role is focused on handling and driving low/medium complexity sourcing projects in support of business objectives. In addition to sourcing, this role is responsible for developing supplier relationships and proactively identifying value opportunities for the Castrol business.

This includes demand management, definition of approach to market based on predefined Category strategy, source selection, contract negotiation, creation & maintenance and supplier relation/performance management as relevant.

The ideal candidate has practical experience in sourcing of services and commodities in line with Category scope, knowledge of contracts and legal terms, sourcing strategy preparation, coupled with a strong commercial orientation, communication and team member management skills.

The Sourcing Senior Analyst will handle end-to-end Sourcing and Contracting projects as per business request, but not limited to the following activities:

Case Management

• Receive, implement and continuously handle a high volume of concurrent Sourcing and Contracting project requests via the Case Management tool, prioritising workload based on business criticality, value and risk.

Sourcing Strategy

• Gather and analyse market intelligence across the respective supply markets to inform sourcing strategies that support Castrol operational requirements, cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned to business requirements from manufacturing plants and commercial facilities, while ensuring compliance with global category strategies and governance.

• Develop the ATM (approach to market) based on the approved Sourcing Strategy, and handle the associated approval processes

Supplier Prequalification

• Perform Suppliers’ screening/prequalification and monitor/implement the process status as per the related guidelines

Sourcing Event Management

• Proactively lead and handle the e2e Sourcing project plan and execution

• Drive the supplier selection process across ensuring fair, clear and competitive outcomes.

• Create cases and liaise with Event Management teams for sourcing projects and events (RFI, RFP, Reverse Auctions) with suppliers operating in diverse global, regional or local markets.

• Directly handle supplier engagement throughout the sourcing and negotiation process, ensuring clarity of requirements and commercial intent.

• Develop and obtain approvals for Award Recommendation documentation as per Governance Framework in respective regions.

Contracting

• Determine the appropriate contract template and develop the contract content based on the information contained in the Sourcing Strategy, sourcing event and/or detailed scope of work specifications

• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers to optimise total cost of ownership, risk allocation and operational flexibility for Castrol, within legal and category guidance.

• Escalate any contract term exceptions per the deviation process, and manage the approval process

• Manage the contract execution/signature process per the applicable POA (power of attorney) requirements for each BP entity

Contract Operationalization and Management

• Operationalize contracts upon award in company tools and systems to enable effective execution, supplier performance monitoring and value realisation across Castrol sites.

• The role holder may have involvement in contract and supplier management activities as defined in the process framework

Essential Education:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business/supply chain studies)

• Procurement related professional certification is an advantage

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant sourcing experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment

• MRO or similar (Equipments, Maintenance etc.) category specific experience is an advantage

• Oil & gas industry experience is an advantage

• Fluent in English (verbal & written). Additional Asian (Mandarin)/European language (verbal & written) is an advantage

• Solid understanding of the end-to-end Procurement process, in particular Sourcing and Contracting

• Proven experience in dealing with external partners, especially with suppliers

• Experience with contract creation, negotiation and maintenance

• Strong knowledge of navigating the supply market and supplier selection (incl. the use of eSourcing tools)

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills

• Excellent project-and time management and task prioritization skills

• Strong motivation to further develop sourcing & category knowledge

• Ability to work shift hours and on a remote delivery location basis

• Proactive and innovative approach, aim to make a difference

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with Ariba Source to Pay, SAP Backbone,  Salesforce and Sirion.

• Proficient desktop computing experience

• Experience with system transformations, automation, AI deployment is an advantage

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 attitude 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.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.

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:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Leading Self, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Relationship Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Selection, 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.