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bp · 1 day ago

Senior Category Manager - Midstream

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

bp is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Senior Category Manager for Midstream & Facilities to support their procurement and supply chain management efforts. The role involves developing and executing strategies for assigned categories, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with standards and processes within the organization.

EnergyIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

As a member of the BPX PSCM Midstream & Facilities Category Team, support the Category Lead in delivering PSCM services and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at times including partners and government bodies

Ensure that BPX and PSCM standards, processes and operating systems, and any additional local requirements, are implemented in all PSCM activities

Understanding of basic category management strategies, supplier management plans, including contracts

Foundational understanding and experience of executing category management plans, including contracting and the implementation of short and long-term agreements, and managing PSCM activities in a safe and effective manner

Able to understand and implement category management and contracting plans. Support strategic sourcing of delegated categories

Identifies PSCM risks and ensures mitigation strategies and plans are developed and implemented

Undertakes due diligence in mitigating all external supply risk in contract execution. Understands and drives robust cost management and rigorous contract management controls

Leads communication related to PSCM with the key stakeholders, including Business Unit functional VPs

Build and maintain relationships with local suppliers, driving continuous improvement, improving safety performance and reducing operational risk

Supports regular performance reviews with stakeholders and suppliers to measure supplier performance, and develop plans to address performance issues. Identifies and escalates disputes between stakeholders and suppliers relating to service delivery

Executes PSCM common processes, drives efficiency, continuous improvement and compliant procurement transactions across the value chain

Prioritizes/supports regional supplier and contract management activities, e.g. Performance reviews, contracts on-boarding sessions, contract oversights audits, etc

Coordinates regional PSCM representation in supplier investigations. Ensures effective follow-up on audit findings to ensure timely closure

Works closely with PSCM Category and Midstream Teams to ensure there are no issues with business continuity

Accountable for working with the Business Units and suppliers to deliver value contributions that have direct impact on lease operating expenses

Qualification

Procurement/Supply ChainCategory ManagementSupplier ManagementAnalytical SkillsSAPProject ManagementOpen InvoiceExcelAccessCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering/technical discipline or equivalent

High school diploma with 8 years of additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree

5-10 years of relevant PSCM experience supporting new construction or Operations of Midstream facilities, pipelines, and/or power projects

Experience successfully managing a high-spend strategic business Category

Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills, in particular the ability to be influential and drive the PSCM agenda with internal stakeholders, and to negotiate with suppliers at Account Representative/Manager level

Strong project management skills

Working knowledge of systems such as Open Invoice, Ariba and SAP and software tools such as Excel, Access, etc

Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies, across interpersonal boundaries and levels within BPX and with suppliers

Preferred

Experience in programming and understanding micro and macroeconomics impact on oil field categories is helpful

Benefits

Access to health, vision and dental insurance

Flexible working schedule

Paid time off policy

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

Generous 401K matching program

Company

bp

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BP is an energy company providing oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions, alongside refining, trading, and shipping services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Arcius Energy.

Founded in 1909

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees