Job SummaryEntity:Finance
Job Family Group:Finance Group
At bp, we are committed to providing the energy that fuels growth and supports our Net Zero ambition. These are big complex challenges so it's important that we unlock the full potential of our workforce.
The Global Process Lead (Sourcing & Contracting) is a pivotal role accountable for global process experience and excellence in their process areas. Supporting the Global Process Manager, this role:
Manages their respective areas of the Global Process Model in line with Global Process Design Standards
Designs, develops and delivers the procurement process strategy and process performance outcomes
Works closely with the teams using their process to optimise the experience in line with bp standards
Drives and supports process transformation projects that enhance our operation
Encourages continual improvement of the technology that supports the optimum process experience
Continually identifies innovative opportunities and drives quantifiable improvements.
What you will deliver:
Process Standardization & Operational Integrity
Maintains and upholds the global process standards and adherence to our category management policy
Supports, develops and maintains Global Process documentation in line with the Global Process Standards
Assists with the deployment of process automation and understands what best-in-class looks like
Supports standardisation, reports on compliance to process and process effectiveness, ensuring all deviations are maintained
Maintains the procurement service catalogue for sourcing and contracting ensuring all agreed scope changes are fully documented.
Process Analysis and CI Opportunity Identification
Maintains dashboards that provide visibility to process performance and cost to serve
Undertakes analysis to quantify and understand opportunities to improve process
Works with technology and enabling solutions to understand process improvement initiatives
Ensures clear requirements are defined for any project, initiative or improvement
Supports projects to enhance process experience.
Process Experience
Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges and potential improvements
Collaborates with process operational leads to evaluate and identify gaps in current processes
Supports adherence to our Category Management policy which is followed by 1000+ people.
Essential Education & Job Requirement:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related area, or related experience
Certifications/credentials (Procurement/SCM related, Lean, Six Sigma) are preferred
10+ years experience and in-depth knowledge of procurement processes
Operational experience in strategy to contract, business shared services outsourcing or similar
Experience in process and project management
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
Desirable Criteria:
Training and certification in Lean, Six-Sigma, Design Thinking, or similar quality management experience
Project management experience and skills as this role may run independent projects
Oil industry experience and understanding of the terminology, business functions and processes.
Travel Requirement:No travel is expected with this role.
Relocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocation.
Remote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.
Skills:Lean Six Sigma Projects, Process Improvements, Procurement, Project Delivery Management.
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