Role synopsis

The Purchasing Manager - USA Outsourced Products maintains a systematic approach to purchasing lubricants and ancillary products through the use of qualified and dependable suppliers for consistent, reliable supply. The incumbent will monitor supplier performance reporting to ensure on-time and In-full delivery and full compliance with AIME and Auto customer requirements; utilizes total cost analysis to secure the best economics available to support the profitability of Americas Lubricants businesses.

Key accountabilities

• Evaluates and selects new suppliers based on their capability to provide high quality, cost effective products and services that meet both BP Lubricants and customer requirements. Conducts on-site quality audits as necessary.
• Maintains relationships, negotiates pricing, establishes contracts and agrees strategy with outsourced suppliers, to assure the portfolio of products purchased meet BP Lubricants requirements and to ensure availability as required at a competitive price.
• Prepares and implements plans to develop the quality management systems of key suppliers. Monitors and measures supplier performance against a defined set of key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as appropriate.
• Identifies opportunities and takes action to reduce cost and release working capital in pursuit of performance contract objectives.
• Networks with counterparts in other BP businesses seeking opportunities to leverage volume & spend, seeks product consolidation opportunities and shares resource in support of achieving HSSEQ requirements and objectives.
• Coordinates the introduction of new products and packaging at Toll Manufacturers & Packagers, identifies appropriate sources of third party developed/manufactured product to meet specified requirements and facilitates the exchange of information between the outsourced supplier and internal Castrol departments.
• Develops, implements and updates a strategic plan for outsourced products.
• Develops, implements and maintains systems to maximize profitability through the use of current purchasing techniques.
• Ensures that the ERP system vendor databases are maintained with current vendor information and pricing data to support the procurement and inventory control functions at manufacturing locations.
• Facilitates the delivery, implementation and maintenance of brand image, product and HSE information on product packaging and labels at all outsourced suppliers in accordance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines.
• Engages with outsourced suppliers to ensure full implementation of BP Contractor Assurance requirements. Conducts on-site audits as necessary.
• Acts as a facilitator or participant in cross-functional teams that are established for time to time to resolve ongoing problems or achieve specific business objectives.
• Follows all applicable Quality Management System procedures and work instructions.
o Ensures that existing procedures and work instructions are written for activities that are not fully covered, where these have been identified by informal review or by formal internal audit.
o Provides training on new or modified procedures and work instructions to ensure that they are understood and followed as appropriate.
o Takes action to identify and prevent problems related to products, processes and the quality system. Recommend and initiate solutions through designated channels and follow up to verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

Essential criteria & qualifications- Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
- A minimum of 3 years of in a purchasing role.
- A minimum of intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel.
- A minimum of intermediate level skills with Microsoft Powerpoint.
- A minimum of intermediate level skills with Microsoft Outlook.
- Experience successfully negotiating supply contracts.
- Experience conducting quality, environmental, or HSE audits.

Desirable criteria & qualifications- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Science or related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a purchasing role, ideally in the Petroleum or Chemicals industry.
- Experience with ERP systems, JDE, SAP and Business Objects.
- A minimum of 5 years with lubricant technology, supply chain operations, manufacturing processes, packaging & labeling standards and product application.
- Experience using sourcing tools (Ariba / One Source or Emptoris) is an advantage.

Relocation available No

Travel required Yes - up to 25%

About BP

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 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 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.

The Lubricants SPU is a world leader in the lubricants industry, trading in over 50 countries and with a turnover in excess of $8 billion. The SPU is made up of 5 sales and marketing regions, 2 global businesses and 3 global functional units: Lubricants Supply Chain, Global Marketing Unit and Product Development & Technology.

We are one of the most diverse business units in the BP Group with people working together in a truly global team. Excellent teamwork, rapid sharing of information and knowledge across teams and time zones help to differentiate us from our competition.

Disclaimer

If you are selected for the position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

BP is an equal opportunity employer

Req ID 12557BR