Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group:

Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry.  We’re investing in today’s energy system and helping build out tomorrow’s. So while we’re still in oil and gas, over the next decade we’ll become a different kind of energy company. We’re decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too – working across our industry to improve people’s lives.

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.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Join our Szeged Team and advance your career as a Buyer Senior Analyst! Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 28/02/2027.

In this role you will be 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.

Key Accountabilities:

Service Delivery:

• 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 stakeholders – 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.

• Work in US time shift on a weekly rotation basis (US time covered 15:00-23:00 CET)

Change Management:

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

Risk Management:

• 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 further as needed.

Continuous Improvement:

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

• Constantly scans for improvement opportunities.

Essential Experience & Job Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business or Supply Chain.

• Fluency in English (written & spoken) is essential.

• Willingness to work in US time shift on a weekly rotation basis (US time covered 15:00-23:00 CET).

• Some relevant business experience in Procurement / Supply chain/ Order to Cash or Finance field experience, gained preferably in a multinational environment.

• Previous working experience with SAP, combined with advanced Excel skills. Proficiency with ARIBA and Salesforce would be highly beneficial.

• 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.

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

• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement

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

• 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!

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:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.