IT Software & Applications Global Category Manager

Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description: The IT Software & Applications Global Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for IT software and applications, driving value, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring effective cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive global category strategies for IT software and applications, leveraging market intelligence and business requirements analysis.

• Conduct category spend profiling and cost modelling to identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.

• Lead complex negotiations with key software and application suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

• Manage supplier performance and cultivate strong, strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, translate them into actionable requirements, and ensure alignment with global category strategies.

• Drive value creation and management initiatives across the IT software and applications portfolio.

• Utilize Agility core practices and Agility tools to enhance category management processes and outcomes.

• Stay abreast of digital fluency trends and product and market intelligence within the IT software and applications landscape.

• Ensure compliance with BP's procurement policies and procedures.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in IT software and applications category management within a global organization.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze complex business requirements and market dynamics.

• Expertise in negotiation planning and preparation, with a track record of successful negotiation outcomes.

• Demonstrated proficiency in supplier performance management and supplier relationship management.

• Experience with Agility core practices and Agility tools.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform category spend profiling and cost modelling.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• High level of digital fluency and a keen understanding of current and emerging software and application technologies.

• Proven ability to drive value creation and management initiatives.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Cost modelling, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Value creation and management

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