Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. About the role: The Utilities Procurement Advisor plays a critical role in Procurement’s objective to become an extraordinary procurement organisation with leading capability in category management that deliver relevant, value-adding category strategies to BP’s businesses. The Utilities Procurement Advisor is responsible for end-to-end category performance (within their defined scope) and supplier performance management, operating in accordance with corporate policies and processes, defined governance, and delegations of authority. The post will play a critical and complementary role in monitoring and reporting on daily energy markets, carry out daily procurement activities, provide analytical and commercial input to multiple projects within the Utilities category remit supporting multiple bp businesses across the globe. What you will deliver: Working with the business interface resources in the Procurement organization to ensure consistency and alignment of messages Handle business partners to secure buy-in for category strategy, own relationships with key regional and/or global suppliers Ensure effective communication between the category management and business interface organisations Mitigate supply risk (e.g. technology developments, acquisition impacts) Lead multi-site utilities procurement projects and supports key site projects where appropriate Support the development, proposal, implementation, and ongoing performance review of purchasing and risk management strategies for the Group’s Natural gas, Power and Industrial Gases needs Review, monitor and comment market reports every day Research and prepare briefing and strategy papers Provide support to all bp businesses to understand and, where possible, optimize the local, regional, and global business requirements for electricity, gas, gas transport and water procurement Identify, implement, and realize value through effective “strategic cost management”, using best-in-class methods Handle category resource capacity by identifying resource requirements and feeding these into the Utilities Senior Manager resource plan Partner with the Utilities Senior Manager and wider team on broader strategic and capability objectives for the Category by developing Category strategy Assure of the integrity of all purchasing measures in regard to policies, processes, tolls and standards What you will need to be successful: 5 years of experience working in utility/energy industry, preferably in a commercial role as buyer or seller, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies Purchase of power via Electricity PPA’s Dealing with 3rd Party CoGen supplies Gas supply & sales agreements Electricity grid connection agreements Nat gas grid connections contracts Gas Pipeline experience – putting together pipeline supply contracts, shared arrangements selling off pipeline and pulling together pipeline contracts Water sourcing and contracting experience Experience in Supply (Procurement) and Sales Contracts for gas and electricity Confirmed commercial acumen with ability to identify opportunities and deliver results Demonstrated experience at delivering business benefits to an organization through effective category management Skilled application of Category Management (Category Strategy Development and Category Strategy Delivery Sourcing, Contracting and Tactical procurement Supplier management Proven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies Familiarity with renewable certification programmes, renewable project development, power forecasting, energy storage, or alternative energy resources Consistent record for cultivating strong relationships with internal business customers Why join us? At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. 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