Head of Transport, Installation & Ports Procurement Category

Salary: £66,000 – £78,000 per year

Job Profile SummaryAt bp, we’re striving to meet the growing global demand for safe, sustainable, and affordable energy. bp’s ambition is to be one of the leading providers of offshore wind energy. A career in offshore wind is an opportunity to help shape the future of bp. To power the scale and pace of growth that we are targeting, we need the best people in the industry. As part of the team, you’ll be playing a key role in support bp to move towards our net zero ambition, at the same time as being part of one of our exciting new energy businesses.

We are looking for a high caliber individual to join our expanding procurement team. As the Head of Transport, Installation and Ports Procurement Category, you will develop and execute the supply chain and procurement strategy for this category in support of bp’s global offshore wind projects. You will set up and lead a strong team, gather supply chain, and market intelligence, develop early and deep engagements with suppliers and work closely with key stakeholders to deliver strategic and operational sourcing for bp’s projects and portfolio.

The candidate should have experience in the offshore wind supply chain, project procurement including strategy development and contracting negotiations and execution. The candidate shall have a good understanding of renewables especially the offshore wind sector, the supply base, and supply chain vulnerabilities, preferably in the Transportation, Installation and Ports category. This role reports to the Vice President of Procurement which sits within the broader Offshore Wind Leadership Team.
Job AdvertKey Accountabilities:

• Develop and deliver strategic Transport, Installation and Ports strategy to drive value, cost optimization and optionality in the portfolio
• Build strong strategic relations with port authorities, WTG, foundations, cables and offshore substation vessels and installation supplier in alignment with supply chain strategy with aim of bp being developer of choice
• Develop strategic agreements and sourcing contracts for the category leveraging OFW best practices
• Manage and lead the Transport, Installation and Ports procurement team including development and delivery of subcategory strategy for ports, WTG, foundation, cables, and offshore substation installation strategy
• Develop and execute supply chain strategy specifically for local content requirements delivering procurement strategy for respective region and project needs
• Drive deep understanding and robust price modelling and cost input to all bids (i.e., business case) as well as capex modelling through project life cycle
• Manage strong supplier qualification process through the category and monitor market for new and innovative suppliers regionally and globally
• Strong interface management across other categories and installation as well as ensuring lessons learned from previous projects and supplier experience
• Manage interface with design and installation engineers and collaborate at the functional and project level to find optimal solutions considering cost and quality
• Develop and implement necessary compliance, sustainability road map, digital security and key supplier code of conduct processes and policies for supplier engagement

Essential Experience:
A University degree in a related field is preferred. However, experience and attitude are key, and we’re looking for someone who has:

• Genuine passion for developing offshore wind and renewables solutions
• Experience in supply chain management and/or category development, preferably for large infrastructure, manufacturing, or energy projects, including renewable energy projects
• Experience and expertise in offshore wind transport, installations and port development and contracting preferred.
• Understanding of the complexities of offshore wind project development, its components, and the associated supply chain.
• Knowledge of supply chain contract management fundamentals, best practices, and industry trends
• Commercial and innovative mindset, analytical skills, and confident negotiator with all levels of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with track record of leading and motivating high performing teams in a global and regional matrix structure
• Understanding of cost drivers and risk/rewards tradeoffs on contracts and ability to demonstrate transparency and overall value delivery.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment, interfacing with contractors, suppliers, and multi-discipline project teams, demonstrating agile, collaborative, respectful and tactful personal characteristics

You will work with:

• This role is in support of bp’s Gas & Low Carbon Energy entity which supports all of bp’s new energy projects including offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, and CCS.
• This role will form part of the global Offshore Wind Procurement leadership team with accountability for the Ports, Transport, and Installation category. Collectively with the leadership team, the role will be key to ensuring a culture of high-performance delivery, care for others, team well being and safe and compliant operations.
• The role is a key leadership position that will need to work in close partnership with Head of Ports, Transport, and Installation in Engineering as well as project, procurement, and construction managers at the project level.

EntityFinance
Job Family GroupProcurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Relocation availableNo
Travel requiredYes – up to 25%
CountryUnited Kingdom
About BPGAS AND LOW CARBON ENERGY

At bp we’re reimagining energy, and so could you. By reinventing our ‎gas and low carbon energy businesses we’re advancing low carbon energy solutions for people and our planet. That’s why we need talent like you to join us.

Together, we will achieve this by:

• integrating our gas and renewable capabilities
• building and growing low and zero carbon businesses and markets
• developing new gas opportunities
• driving new decarbonisation technologies and capabilities
• leveraging digital to create innovative zero carbon energy solutions
• creating new business models that are driven by innovative financing solutions
• adopting new ways of working that unleash the ingenuity and potential of our people
• collaborating with the rest of our business to present ourselves as ‘one bp’ to our customers
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