Contract Management Lead (Procurement / Sourcing Background)

Overview

bp Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Join to apply for the

Contract Management Lead (Procurement / Sourcing Background)

role at

bp . Job Family Group : Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group. Entity : Finance. The Contract Management Lead works collaboratively with Technology Procurement Teams, CAMs, Sourcing & Contracting in FBT, FBT Contract Enablement Team, FBT Contract Advisory Team and other SMEs to deliver an optimal contract management approach in line with standard methodologies. The ideal candidate has strong practical and application experience in post-award procurement contract management, sourcing and contracting of goods & services in the energy sector (Upstream and Downstream), knowledge and strong understanding of contract clauses and legal terms, solid business ethics, coupled with a strong commercial orientation and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Drive implementation of contract management activities, e.g. supporting contract assurance and audit, handle contract expiry and contract close out activities. Support initiatives and projects to mitigate risk e.g. contract value leakage. Support internal partners with queries about the contracts handled. Engage with the wider procurement organisation to obtain alignment on strategy of contracts handled. Drive contract risk management and mitigation activities e.g. contract and system mismatches. Support audits with information about the contracts handled e.g. all amendments and approvals. Spend Management : Monitor bp spend against approved thresholds. Contract Management : coordinate contractual obligations e.g. rebates, indexation, insurance documentation.

Essential Education, Experience And Job Requirements

Bachelor or Masters Degree or relevant work experience. CIPS, MCIPS or ISM qualification, or at stage of pre-qualification is desirable. 3-5 years working experience in Global Sourcing or Procurement Contracting preferably in the energy sector handling goods and services contracts. More than 1 year of Contract Management preferably in a service-focused category (e.g. maintenance). Has in-depth knowledge of Sourcing and Procurement contracting processes with knowledge and experience in contract review and contract close out and commercial audits. Deep understanding of contractual clauses and knock for knock principles. Validated experience in complex contract negotiations and handling contractual disputes. Strong commercial orientation with appreciation for contractual obligations (rebates, indexation, volume discounts, consignment, buy backs). Knowledge and usage of Ariba, Compass or different ERP systems (preferably SAP).

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting 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, paid parental leave policy among others. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel and Relocation

No travel is expected with this role. This role is not eligible for relocation. Remote Type : This position is a hybrid of office / remote working.

Other Information

Skills : Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Relationship Management.

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. If selected, employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy, including pre-placement drug screening, medical review, and background checks.

#J-18808-Ljbffr