Utilities Procurement Advisor - Europe

Entity: FinanceJob Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management GroupJob Description: Role SynopsisThe Utilities Procurement Advisor plays a critical role in Procurement’s objective to become a premier procurement organisation with leading capability in category management that deliver relevant, value-adding category strategies to BP’s businesses. The Utilities Procurement Advisor is responsible for end-to-end category performance (within their defined scope) and supplier performance management, operating in accordance with corporate policies and processes, defined governance, and delegations of authority. The post will play a critical and complementary role in supervising and reporting on daily energy markets, carry out daily procurement activities, provide analytical and commercial input to multiple projects within the Utilities category remit supporting multiple bp businesses across the globe.Key AccountabilitiesStakeholder ManagementWorking with the business interface resources in the Procurement organization to ensure consistency and alignment of messagesHandle business partners to secure consensus for category strategy, own relationships with key regional and/or global suppliersEnsure effective communication between the category management and business interface organisationsCategory Strategy ManagementMitigate supply risk (e.g. technology developments, acquisition impacts)Lead multi-site utilities procurement projects and supports key site projects where appropriateSupport the development, proposal, implementation, and ongoing performance review of purchasing and risk management strategies for the Group’s gas and power needsReview, supervise and comment market reports dailyResearch and prepare briefing and strategy papersSourcing and Supplier Management Provide support to all bp businesses to understand and, where possible, optimize the local, regional, and global business requirements for power procurementIdentify, implement, and realize value through effective “strategic cost management”, applying outstanding methodsGlobal Category Network ManagementHandle category resource capacity by identifying resource requirements and feeding these into the Utilities Senior Manager resource planSupport the Utilities Senior Manager broader strategic and capability objectives for the Category by developing Category strategyHSSE, Ethics & ComplianceAssure of the integrity of all purchasing measures in regard to policies, processes, tolls and standards      ?   ?  Essential Education:Degree education or equivalent experience preferredEssential Experience and Job Requirements:Proven experience working in utility/energy industry, preferably in a commercial role as buyer or seller, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologiesProven commercial acumen with ability to see opportunities and deliver resultsDemonstrated experience at delivering business benefits to an organization through effective category managementSkilled application in Category management (Category Strategy Development and Category Strategy DeliverySourcing, Contracting and Tactical procurementSupplier managementProven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities and technologiesFamiliarity with renewable certification programmes, renewable project development, power forecasting, energy storage, or alternative energy resourcesStrong project management skills and ability to lead and contribute to multidisciplinary teamsProven track record for encouraging positive relationships with internal business customersExcellent speaking-listening-writing skills and attention to detailsAt 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 valuedPossibility to join our social communities and networksLearning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path, including access to LinkedIn LearningLife and health insurance, medical care packageAt bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and bold environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, excellent retirement benefits, among others!Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modelling, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and managementLegal 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.