Cloud and IoT Procurement Advisor/ Category Manager
Posted 4 days ago by bp
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sunbury-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Cloud and IoT Procurement Advisor/Category Manager role at bp involves leading digital category management within the procurement team, focusing on innovation and transformation in software procurement. The position requires a dynamic individual with experience in commercial or procurement roles to develop and execute category strategies that align with bp's goals. The role emphasizes strong stakeholder relationships and a digital-first approach to procurement processes. This hybrid position is based in Sunbury-on-Thames and is contracted until the end of 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- End to end digital category management.
- Commercial lead on major investment programs.
- Programmatic management of contract renewal cycles.
- Cloud and Enterprise Technology category management and audit activity.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Create and execute a category strategy that aligns with bp’s goals.
- Identify and pursue high-value opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Sourcing and Contracting team to ensure Category Strategies are efficiently executed.
- Implement a digital-first approach to the P2P process for software using Ariba.
Key Skills:
- Understanding of the Cloud and Hardware supply market.
- Experience in category strategy development and execution.
- Action-orientated with strong planning skills.
- Curious mindset to explore new approaches and technologies.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Experience working across different cultures and in international settings.
- Experience in Agile teams and approaches.
- Experience with Ariba.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sunbury-On-Thames
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Cloud and IoT Procurement Advisor/ Category Manager
Job Location: Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract Length: Until 31/12/2025
Industry: Oil and Energy, Technology
Working Hours: 7 per day/ 35 per week
Role Overview: Join bp's procurement team and help drive innovation and transformation in our software category. We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience in commercial or procurement roles to lead the charge in making bp a leader in digital and talent supply chains.
What you will do:
- End to end digital category management, including:
- Commercial lead on major investment programs
- Programmatic management of contract renewal cycles
- Cloud and Enterprise Technology (Networks, Digital Workplace, IoT) category management and audit activity
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Create and execute a category strategy that aligns with bp’s goals.
- Identify and pursue high-value opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Sourcing and Contracting team to ensure Category Strategies are efficiently executed.
- Implement a digital-first approach to the P2P process for software using Ariba.
What you will have:
- Understanding of the Cloud and Hardware supply market and the ability to absorb and utilize market intelligence.
- Experience in category strategy development and execution.
- Action-orientated with strong planning skills.
- Curious mindset to explore new approaches and technologies.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Experience working across different cultures and in international settings.
- Experience in Agile teams and approaches.
- Experience with Ariba
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.