Head of Digital Procurement

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and multifaceted Head of Digital Procurement to lead strategic procurement initiatives within our global operations. This role focuses on optimizing spend, fostering innovation through digital partnerships, and ensuring best-in-class supplier performance and value creation for complex technology and digital solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strong leadership of digital category teams to drive high performance, entreprising culture and dynamic career development.

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for enterprise technology and digital partnerships, aligning with overall business objectives and digital transformation goals.

• Lead sophisticated negotiations with key technology and digital suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, conditions, and pricing structures that drive value and mitigate risk.

• Perform detailed relationship and supplier management including cost modelling to identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency gains, and value improvement.

• Leverage product and market intelligence to identify emerging technologies, market trends, and innovative digital solutions that can enhance BP's operational capabilities.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, and various business units to ensure procurement activities are integrated and supported.

Qualifications:

• Experience of leading and mentoring a procurement team and fostering culture of continuous improvement.

• Proven track record in successful agreements and negotiations, particularly in complex technology and digital partnership environments.

• Strong Business Acumen with the ability to understand business drivers and translate them into effective procurement strategies.

• High level of Digital Fluency, with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends.

• Ability to leverage Product and Market Intelligence to inform strategic decisions.

• Extensive experience in Supplier Performance Management and Supplier Relationship Management.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters.

We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that!

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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 a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Agreements and negotiations, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Cost modelling, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Value creation and management

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.