Software Procurement Advisor (Contract)
Posted 2 weeks ago by bp
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sunbury-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Software Procurement Advisor role at bp involves leading software category management within the procurement team, focusing on innovation and transformation. The position requires approximately 8 years of experience in commercial or procurement roles and emphasizes stakeholder relationship management and strategic execution. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and two days working from home. The contract is set to last until December 31, 2025, with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- End to end software category management.
- Commercial lead on major investment programs.
- Programmatic management of contract renewal cycles.
- Software licensing 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 software asset management team to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Implement a digital-first approach to the P2P process for software using Ariba.
Key Skills:
- Understanding of the software supply market and ability to utilize market intelligence.
- 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 and ServiceNow.
- Experience in category strategy development and execution.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sunbury-on-Thames
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Software Procurement Advisor
Job Location: Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office / 2 days from home)
Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025 (Possibility of extension)
Industry: Oil and Energy, Procurement
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 around 8 years of 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 software category management, including:
- Commercial lead on major investment programs
- Programmatic management of contract renewal cycles
- Software licensing and audit activity
- ERP (inc SAP) expertise would be ideal.
- 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 software asset management team to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Implement a digital-first approach to the P2P process for software using Ariba.
What you will have:
- Understanding of the software supply market and the ability to absorb and utilize market intelligence.
- 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.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in Agile teams and approaches.
- Experience with Ariba and ServiceNow.
- Experience in category strategy development and execution.
What We Offer:
- Inclusive and diverse work environment.
- Flexible work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities.
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.