Supplier manager (Open)
Core
Managing supplier relationships, performance, and contracts to ensure reliable supply chain operations and drive continuous improvement for BP.
Role type
Senior Supplier Manager (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships, performance improvement plans, and optimized sourcing solutions
Domain
Energy industry procurement and supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Cost Modelling, Category Spend Profiling, Business Requirements Analysis, Product & Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Negotiation, Stakeholder Influence, Analytical Thinking
Preferred skills
Cross-cultural collaboration, Executive Sponsor team coordination, Innovation in sourcing strategies
Technologies
Agility tools, Digital Fluency
Responsibilities
Maintain close relationships with key strategic suppliers and coordinate Executive Sponsor teams; Develop Strategic Business Review frameworks for partnership and innovation; Initiate Supplier Performance Management reviews to measure performance and address issues; Capture and maintain records on supplier performance, audit outcomes, and safety improvements; Support contract negotiations, dispute management, and risk mitigation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership