Senior Category Manager, Indirect Technology

BP • Denver, CO

270d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

BPX Energy is BP's U.S. onshore oil and gas business, focused on delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions. As part of BP, BPX drives value through innovative technology, operational excellence, and a commitment to reducing emissions while meeting global energy needs. This role reports to the BPX Energy Lead Category Manager for Indirect and will support Technology Category Management for BPX Energy. Specific categories supported includes software, hardware, services (onshore, nearshore and offshore), networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, internet of things (IoT), IT governance, telecommunications, databases and data warehouses, etc. Provide analytical and tactical support to the Technology Category to support the execution of category strategies. Responsible for supporting and execution of strategies. Ensures deployment and execution of common systems and processes for supply chain activities in designated categories in operations. Establishes and manages local supplier relationships and contract compliance. This role is responsible for supporting the relationship with the Business Unit Operations stakeholders and their Leadership in the region and delivers value through exhibiting BPX values and establishing effective interfaces with customers, the Head of Procurement, PSCM Category, Technology teams and Business Units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering/technical subject area or equivalent.
• High school diploma with 8 years of additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Three to five years of relevant PSCM experience supporting midstream operations, wells, production and/or operations preferred.
• Strong analytical and oral/written communication skills, in particular the ability to be influential and drive the PSCM agenda with internal partners, and to negotiate with suppliers at Account Representative/Manager level.
• Strong project management skills.
• Working knowledge of systems such as Open Invoice, Ariba and SAP and software tools such as Excel, Access, etc.
• Strong influencing and communication skills across a wide range of cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Technology Category in delivering PSCM services and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at times including partners and government bodies.
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders while driving continuous improvement, improving safety performance and reducing operational risk.
• Performs regular audit and performance reviews with suppliers to drive process improvement and efficiencies and reduce operational risk.
• Ensure standards, processes and operating systems are implemented in all PSCM activities and ensures business continuity between the PSCM Category and Operations teams.
• Understand, drive and execute category management strategies, supplier management plans and contracts.
• Understand types of contracts in Technology and risk factors especially when related to software.
• Experience in working with Value Added Resellers (VAR).
• Identifies risks and ensures mitigation strategies and plans are developed and implemented - including external supply risk in contract execution.
• Cost management and contract management controls.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Paid time off policy.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Long-term incentive program.
• Generous 401(k) matching program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree