Category Delivery Advisor

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:

About the role:

The Category Delivery Advisor supports delivery of bp’s Technical Solutions India (TSI) procurement category activities across India.
In this role, you will help align category delivery with global procurement strategy and regional business priorities, while supporting suppliers and customers to deliver value, efficiency and compliance.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Support delivery of TSI procurement category plans aligned to regional, asset and business priorities
• Partner with global category teams, regional procurement, and FB&T to deliver sourcing and demand plans
• Act as a key regional point of contact for suppliers, supporting effective relationship management and performance
• Collaborate across procurement to share guidelines and improve category efficiency and effectiveness
• Work with the business to gather demand, challenge requirements where appropriate, and enable value creation
• Support supplier performance management, raising issues where needed to prevent risk or value leakage
• Contribute to safe, compliant, driven and risk‑managed procurement outcomes

Ways you’ll collaborate:

• Work closely with procurement colleagues, the business and suppliers to foster a “one team” approach
• Build strong understanding of regional and asset needs and represent these within the wider category team
• Engage customers through clear communication, influencing and constructive challenge
• Support transformation and modernization initiatives that improve regional category delivery and build incremental value

What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge of procurement and category management principles
• Ability to quickly understand business priorities and align them with category strategies
• Experience working with customers in complex or multi‑national environments
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills
• Commercial awareness and problem‑solving capability
• Confidence working with suppliers and supporting change initiatives

Desirable experience:

• Exposure to procurement in operations, energy, or Oil & Gas environments
• Experience with contracting models, supplier management or operational procurement
• Familiarity with P2P systems

About bp:

bp is a global energy company with a purpose to reinvent energy for people and our planet. We’re working to help the world reach net zero while improving people’s lives, and we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Leading Self, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Relationship Management, Sustainability awareness and action

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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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