Category Specialist- Short Contract

Category Specialist 
Aberdeen
1 year contract

Key Responsibilities:

&bull Conduct sourcing activities utilizing Company approved systems. Drive development of Scope of Work, pre-qualification of suppliers, bid package preparation, receipt and evaluation of bids, preparation of evaluation summaries and request for contract award approvals. 
&bull Support the development of demand forecasts for goods and services incorporating demand data into the CPP. 
&bull Support the approach to supply market by coordinating the preparation of RFP documents and logging and handling of bidder clarification requests. 
&bull Support the &ldquocontract fitness&rdquo activities to enable Backbone application. 
&bull Monitor compliance with mandatory process requirements including ABC Supplier checks and use of latest approved global terms and conditions. 
&bull Support compliance activities including audit resolutions as applicable. 
&bull Consult HSE, Quality, Finance, Technical and Legal specialist as required to support sourcing and supplier management activity. 

&bull Facilitate Supplier Management (SM) activities by working in close collaboration with CAMs and providing performance data against agreed KPIs. Prepare contract briefs, schedule of responsibilities, scheduled PRMs, and CIPs (Continuous Improvement Plans) / PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans) as directed. 
&bull Use standard PSCM tools, systems and processes. 
&bull Execute post-award purchasing and P2P, including &ldquo3 bids and a buy&rdquo (note that this may also be executed by Procurement Services, UPSC or the Line). 
&bull Comply with Code of Conduct and practice ethical business behaviour, using reasonable care to monitor suppliers and contractors working for BP to ensure they work in a manner consistent with the Code. 
&bull Other activities as directed by Manager 

Requirements: 
&bull University degree in Engineering, Procurement or other technical discipline. 
&bull Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies and with suppliers. 
&bull Knowledge of systems necessary to enable PSCM transactions. The systems likely will include some or all of the following Ariba, Backbone, SAP and the MS software suite, SharePoint, Access, etc. 

Desirable Criteria: 
&bull Professional PSCM qualification (MCIPS) or equivalent. 
&bull Previous work experience in multiple industry market sectors.