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    Convenience Retail Procurement Advisor - Coffeyville, United States - BP

    BP
    BP Coffeyville, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Grade G

    Entity:
    Finance

    Job Family Group:
    Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

    Job Description:

    This role involves working 3 days a week from Chicago or Louisville

    Role Summary

    The Convenience Retail Procurement Advisor plays a crucial role in achieving Procurement's goal of becoming a top-notch procurement organization with leading expertise in category management. The main focus of this position is to develop innovative category strategies that generate significant business value. This involves creating effective implementation plans in collaboration with Business Interface peers and GBS to ensure successful execution within set timelines.

    This Advisor ensures that all category-level activities support safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient business operations. They collaborate closely with stakeholders to formulate strategies that drive supplier innovation, value, and efficiency, ultimately fostering business growth in the rapidly expanding convenience sector. The role encompasses:

    • Assisting the business in supplier agreement negotiations and establishing new supply sources during periods of substantial growth.
    • Managing complex negotiations for merchandise procurement, identifying opportunities across related categories to enhance negotiation and supplier relations.
    • Aiding in offer development to create innovative and unique offerings by tapping into supply base innovation.

    Reporting to the Global Convenience Senior Manager, the main objective of this role is to bridge procurement category strategy, supplier innovation, and procurement value creation to drive Retail Convenience growth strategy across bp, ampm, Thorntons, and TA.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Contribution to demand forecasting and planning, aligning with business strategy and regulatory compliance.
    • Identifying opportunities for demand aggregation and utilizing various buying channels. Ensuring timely and quality contracts to support safe, compliant, and reliable business processes.
    • Supporting financial value targets delivery, including long-term initiatives, budget efficiency, and resource needs.
    • Ensuring commercial, legal, and contractual compliance in procurement transactions. Managing post-award contracts and maintaining supplier relationships effectively.
    • Engaging with enabling functions to meet company objectives, enhance customer satisfaction, and act as the primary contact for suppliers/contract holders.
    • Effective communication to gain support from diverse partners and drive business outcomes. Building strong relationships with key business teams.
    • Promoting business transformation within procurement.

    Essential Qualifications and Experience:
    • Degree in commerce, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
    • MCIPS/ISM qualification is a plus.
    • Demonstrated performance improvement track record.
    • Proven ability to achieve targets in high-pressure environments.
    • Expertise in procurement category and supplier management.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and open-mindedness.
    • Effective communication and influencing skills.
    • Strong networking abilities to expand useful contacts.

    Why Join Us

    At bp, we foster a diverse environment where our team members can learn and grow. We strongly believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

    We offer benefits that support work-life balance, including flexible work options, generous parental leave, and excellent retirement benefits, among others.

    We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process, job functions, and other aspects of employment. Reach out to us for accommodation requests.

    Travel Requirement:
    Some travel may be necessary for this role (negotiable)

    Relocation Assistance:
    This role does not offer relocation assistance

    Remote Type:
    Hybrid office/remote position

    Skills:
    Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Establishing sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modeling, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management

    Legal Disclaimer:

    We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity within our company. No discrimination based on various factors. Individuals with disabilities can request accommodations during the recruitment process and beyond. Adherence to local policies may be required depending on the role.

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