Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

It’s an exciting time to join bp. We’ve set out a new purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. At the heart of this is accelerating our progress on diversity, equity and inclusion - we aim to be a company where everyone can be their best and true selves and reach their full potential.

In Hungary, we operate bp’s Global Business Services organization which is an integrated part of bp. Our people want to play their part in solving the big complex challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world’s need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices in Budapest and Szeged, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions – providing solutions across all of bp. Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!

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 world-class team?

Join our Sourcing team and advance your career as:

Sourcing Manager - Workplace

GBS Procurement is integral to building bp's distinctive capabilities and enhancing the procurement processes. In order to achieve this they are collaborating with segment category teams to effectively build, segment and manage the third party supply chains. They are building the next generation of category management; sourcing and digital capability in line with bp’s defined functional vision and location strategy. 

In this role You will:

Driving and increasing value for bp across the spend categories and activities managedOngoing tracking and reporting of value delivery and team performance (eg. cost reductions, avoidance, lost opportunity etc.)Operational Excellence by ensuring stable, effective, efficient and customer-focused service deliveryEffective management of the activity triage & workflow with the Business PartnersManagement of resource allocation and ensuring adequate holiday, training & sickness cover Constantly achieving and delivering against the agreed Performance objectives incl. the respective Key Performance Indicators Ensuring effective escalation management in line with the agreed operating modelEnsuring all processes are aligned with relevant ISO accreditation & assisting to the preparation for future accreditationEnsuring processes are embedded & adhered to consistently in the team, and aligned with the broader organizationEnsuring team process and procedure documentations are maintained and fit for purposeDriving the evolution of the processes managed and foster the continuous improvement mind-set and cultureWorking closely with other leaders and teams in the FBT S2C organisation to ensure that overall operational objectives are met, ideas shared and lessons learntDeveloping and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within the organisation, customers and external service providers as appropriateMonitoring and assuring compliance to bp Business Controls,  Data Protection & Cyber requirementsProactively developing FBT capability: the skills, competencies and knowledge of the team members, to ensure that members achieve their full potential and are enabled to support the short-long term FBT strategy and growth agendaAs the professional leader of the team, role model effective sourcing execution via being involved and managing complex sourcing projects incl. supplier negotiations

What You will need to be successful:

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience is required (preferably in business studies)10+ years of relevant experience in sourcing services and/or productsCategory specific experience is an advantageMinimum 3 years people/team leadership experience, preferably in a multinational/global, GBS/SSC  environmentExperience with e-procurement (Fairmarkit), workflow tools (Salesforce) and ERP systems, eg. SAP-Ariba is an advantageExcellent written & oral communication skill in English (C1) is a must. Highly motivated and ambitious to drive value generation to the Business PartnersStrong business mind-set Strong and proven stakeholder relationship management skills incl. experience in engaging senior management Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a global matrix organisationsProven experience in coaching and leading a team with scale and complexityPassion to motivate, develop and retain peopleTransformational approach and ability to drive changeAbility to make decisions in a complex, sometimes ambiguous environmentGood time management, prioritization and organisation skillsEagerness to detect efficiency leavers, drive implementation of new techniques Highly motivated and ambitious to unlock and drive value generation various kindDemonstrated process thinking and experience with a strong focus on continuous improvementBroad understanding of negotiation strategies & techniques coupled with  negotiation skills Knowledge on contract terms and experience with regards to contractingA reasonable level of critical thinking and ability to convert a vision & ideas into tangible actions is desirableHigh Level of IT proficiency in Microsoft packages Eagerness to learn and implement new tools and techniques to improve efficiency in the team

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elementsLife & health insurance, medical care packageFlexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreementOpportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning optionsFamily friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby roomEmployees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition ProgramPossibility to join our social communities and networksChill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipmentAssets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

Travel Requirement

No travel is 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:

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.