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OVERVIEW:
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 tackle 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. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.
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 elite team?
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing elemental procurement, program and collaborator management support for the hub or at site, conducting day-to-day (non-category aligned) procurement execution activities under supervision, in order to meet the Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements for procurement operations.
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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.
•Handle required changes to PO and closure of the PO.
•Working hours (US shift) to support Business Partners 6pm -3am.
Qualifications, Proficiencies & Approach:
Essential Education & Experience-
•Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
•Minimum 3-4 years of experience order management and buying.
•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 authority in working multifacetedmic environment.
•Experience in using ERP, good skills in Excel.
Mindsets-
• Own your success - Accountable for delivering innovative business outcomes; Seeks opportunities to improve and digitize process delivery; Adheres to safe and ethical work practices.
•Think big - Actively builds own knowledge, capabilities and skills for the future;
Values partnership and collaborates to achieve results.
•Be curious - Willing to suggest new ways of working, processes and technologies; Ensures the delivery and improvement of digital solutions to benefit customers.
•Effortless customer experiences - Understands customer needs and delivers digital detailed self-service customer experiences.
•Digital first - Applies creative digital solutions to address problems.
Key Proficiencies:
•Operational Quality - Has a sound understanding of process and workflow
Streamlining, problem resolution and change management.
•Risk Management - Identifies external and internal factors that impact risk and
Mitigation opportunities. Identifies potential new or emerging risks / threats and
Implements mitigation plans.
•Change Management - Builds energy around a change using a detailed approach to transition from the present to the desired state.
•Analytical Thinking - Systematically breaks down a complex problem or process into component parts using logical analysis techniques to reach a solution. Logically assesses relationships, grasps interdependencies, and reviews trends within a complex problem or situation. Challenges assumptions and reliability of acquired information.
•Decision Making – Makes decisions affecting both own tasks and those of others. Combines a variety of factors including commercial awareness, risk and financial expertise to make appropriate decisions and derive insights.
• Eye For Business - Identifies new or alternative approaches to performing business activities more efficiently.
Come, join our bp team!
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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.
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