Job Description:

Job Purpose

The Marine Buying team manages tactical procurement of goods, materials and services in support of BP Shipping ("BPS") for both its operated fleet as well as global shore-based staff.

The Execution Lead, Order Management - Marine supports transactional purchasing, logistics support and invoice processing activities. The role requires working within a defined process framework enabled by an e-business and an ERP system.

Key Accountabilities

• Bring supply market knowledge and/ or Marine experience to provide transactional procurement for oils, and/or liquified natural gas carriers, trading on a global basis. Procure spare gear, general stores and services for assigned vessels and back-office sourcing activities in accordance with company quality assurance procedures and procurement policies.
• Analyse incoming business demand, understanding specification and identify the most appropriate sourcing route.
• iAssist in pre-qualification assessment of new and management of existing vendors, suppliers and contractors. Discuss with the business/ suppliers and submit new vendor/ renewal requests.
• Create and communicate the Request for Information/ Request for Quotation. Evaluate quotes and raise purchase orders for approval.
• Ensure the above mentioned, in accordance with BP Group's Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) leadership standards, the quality of goods and services procured is consistent with minimising any potential marine and HSSE risks.
• Provide logistics support to Vessel Superintendents and their ships to ensure compliance always with Company Operating Management System, Classification Society and other statutory/legal requirements. Oversee spare gear freight/logistics operations for assigned vessels to ensure the most cost-effective means of shipment is used to meet the vessels schedule.
• Analyse logistics options based on vessel movement Arrange freight movement with logistics provider Liaise with vessel & agents et. al. for necessary documentation
• Manage invoice workflows efficiently to ensure pay on time statistics are maintained in line with company expectations.
• Address parked and blocked invoices Liaise with Accounts Payables Team for Invoice /Purchase Order reconciliation
• Provide contracting enablement support to the Global Procurement Team for Shipping/Marine Categories:
• Support system-enablement of approved supplier contracts Support amendments to an active contract Support deactivation of a contract from active purchasing
• Support continuous improvement and implementation of BP's procurement strategy and BPS's modernisation programme.
• Identify innovative ways for improving procurement activities and simplifying procedures both onboard ships and in the office. Actively seek out and develop continuous improvement solutions relating to the procurement supply chain and/or BPS Procurement procedures, including but not limited to spend data analysis; consolidation of goods and/or services; aggregating of spend; managing tenders; negotiating Agreements etc.

Qualification, experience and competencies

• The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of practical experience in sourcing and procurement of goods and services in addition to logistics support and invoice processing
• Good track record in a procurement and/ or commercially focussed role
• Global/ multi-national company work experience (See desirable criteria)
• Flexibility to work shift hours to cover various global time zones (11am - 8pm)
• Able to work alone or as part of a team in a dynamic, constantly changing environment
• Fluent in English and able to communicate effectively; verbally, in writing and in presentation
• University degree or equivalent experience or equivalent professional certification experience (See desirable criteria)
• Proven ability to multitask and deliver against tight deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability
• Proven ability to seek out Continuous Improvement activities and lead and support change
• Strong solid understanding in MS Office and Teams

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.

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:

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.