Category Strategy Support Manager - Assets
Core
Develop and execute category strategies for bp's Assets spend portfolio, optimizing supplier performance and mitigating risk across facilities, property, and site services.
Role type
Senior Category Strategy Support Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance improvement plans, and cost optimization outcomes for asset-related categories.
Domain
Energy & Utilities / Real Estate / Facilities Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier performance management, contract management, market analysis, stakeholder engagement, cost modeling, negotiation, team leadership, compliance management
Preferred skills
CIPS qualification, SAP Ariba experience, digital fluency, emerging technologies knowledge, international stakeholder management
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Salesforce, Compass
Responsibilities
Support development and execution of category strategies across Assets categories; Lead a category support team to prioritize work and manage delivery; Develop strategic presentations and reports; Partner with stakeholders to identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities; Drive supplier performance management activities; Lead continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing tools and governance; Manage procurement buying channels and commercial controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership