Buyer Senior Analyst (EU) - Fixed-term until October 2028

Entity: Finance

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.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

Join our Procurement Team and advance your career as a Buyer Senior Analyst!

Please note that this is a fixed-term position until October 2028!

The Buyer Senior Analyst is responsible to procure goods or services from designated sources of supply for requirements generated by BP operations. The Buyer plays the key role in the procurement process that involves timely creation of Purchase Orders (POs) from approved requisitions, as well as the associated follow on activities related PO acceptance, tracking, change, and close.

In this role You will:

• Inspect incoming requisitions for correctness and completeness and re-distributing or referring them when appropriate.

• Assign sources of supply in accordance with category guidance or other relevant sourcing instructions.

• Issue, as needed, Request for Quote to obtain pricing, delivery and other commercial terms.

• Engage BP collaborators – e.g. requestors, sourcing specialist etc. to finalize the purchase decision.

• Generate Purchase Order and confirming acceptance by the supplier.

• Resolve operational issues with the suppliers, sourcing specialist and requestor related to the quality, delivery or receipt of good / services, invoice payment, return of materials, etc.

• Manage required changes to PO and closure of the PO.

• Support MoC by adopting and effectively delivering in line with process changes.

• Monitor and analyze reports to ensure data accuracy and completion and compliance of Procure to Pay process. Recommend remediation/improvement actions.

• Manage direct spend to preferred suppliers while documenting exceptions and raising it as needed.

• Serve on projects for new initiatives or enhancements, implementation of policy changes, process and / or system changes.

• Constantly scans for improvement opportunities,

What You will need to be successful:

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Business or Supply Chain or suitable similar qualification

• Fluency in English

• Proven experience in Procurement / Supply chain/ Order to Cash or Finance field experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment

• Proficient in Procurement and Supply Chain Management applications (ARIBA, SAP, Salesforce etc.) advanced skills in Excel.

• Strong analytical skills; experience reviewing data and analyzing trends.

• Experience troubleshooting and identifying root cause.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.

• Ability to prioritize work and change direction as needed.

• Language and Interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness.

• Customer-oriented thinking

Desirable criteria:

• Proficiency in Procurement and Supply Chain Management applications (ARIBA, SAP, Salesforce etc.)​ is an added advantage.

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements

• Life & health insurance, medical care package

• Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs

• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options

• Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules

• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room

• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program

• Possibility to join our social communities and networks

• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.

Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

Travel Requirement No travel is 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: Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Selection

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.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.