Procurement & SCM Specialist, (US) - NAG

Description:Leads the development and execution of critical sourcing initiatives, adding value though their breadth of experience, expertise, and established networks. Develops and executes sourcing strategies in alignment with applicable market sector and commodity strategies. Responsible for working with Engineering company purchasing manager and engineering manager in overseeing procurement activities for engineered equipment. The role has overall accountability for implementing procurement plan and process for topsides delivery and includes understanding the local business objectives and desired outcomes, engaging internal customers and building support for the initiatives, understanding options and risks associated with supply chain activities, building supplier relationships in order to achieve superior supplier performance, negotiating commercial terms to deliver best value solutions, and measuring / reporting the value delivered.Qualifications:To be considered for the role of Procurement & SCM Specialist-NAG, applicants must meet the following criteria and qualifications:- Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer- The willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this position- Minimum of a Bachelor degree - Minimum of 7 years in Procurement and Supply Chain- Experience in Supplier Performance Management- Well Versed in the Strategic Sourcing Methodology and Process working cross functionally- Procurement experience with products and services- Experience in developing contracting strategies- Oil and gas industry experience in exploration and productionSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Houston, TXJob Number: 802BRCompany Profile:Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP's Exploration and Production segment focuses on finding reserves of oil and gas, developing the means to extract and process it and then consistently producing and transporting it to market. This involves using cutting edge technology to find the energy reserves, the ability to drill thousands of meters under the ground, designing, building and operating some of the world's largest most complex production onshore / offshore facilities and finally being able to transport these fluids, in order to provide energy to the world.

BP E&P Global Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is responsible for working with Strategic Performance Units (SPUs) and other functional groups to maximize value delivered from expenditures with third parties. PSCM provides procurement and supply chain management for oil and natural gas exploration, development and production and related transportation and processing activities. The PSCM function is envisioned as a key lever to provide a significant contribution to BP's bottom line and is in the midst of implementing a new Strategy to enable BP to meet its targets on cash costs, capital expenditures and production.

E&P PSCM has a vision to provide a 'world-class' contribution that significantly adds to the profitability of the business. Inherent in this is the need to have the right organization, processes, practices and people with capabilities to deliver at the highest levels for BP.