IT Procurement Advisor

Description

Job Title: Application Services Procurement Advisor

Job Location: Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid, 3 days in the office / 2 days from home)

Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025 (Possibility of Extension)

Industry: Oil and Energy, Procurement

Working Hours: 7 per day / 35 per week

Role Overview:

Join bp\’s procurement team and help drive innovation and transformation in our application services category. This area of spend focuses on the largest Service Integrators in the IT marketplace at time of change across bp. We are looking for a dynamic individual with around 8 years of experience in commercial or procurement roles to lead the charge in making bp a leader in digital and talent supply chains.

What you will do:

• Ability to lead major programs of work within the category
• Contracting experience including writing agile methodology into scopes of services
• Management of major service integrators in both a growth and cost out environment
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Identify and pursue high-value opportunities.
• Work across a complex matrix organization with sourcing
• Implement a digital-first approach to the P2P process e using Ariba.

What you will have:

• Understanding of the Application Services supply market and the ability to absorb and utilize market intelligence.
• Self-sufficient and action-orientated with strong planning skills.
• Curious mindset to explore new approaches and technologies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at a senior level.
• Experience working across different cultures and in international settings.
• Able to implement build of category strategies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Agile teams and approaches
• Programme management skills.
• Experience with Ariba and ServiceNow.
• Experience in category strategy development and execution.
• Ability to interrogate data.

What We Offer:

• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Flexible work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.