Software Procurement Advisor at bp, Sunbury-on-Thames, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

Job Title: Software Procurement Advisor

Job Location: Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office / 2 days from home)

Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025 (Possibility of extension)

Industry: Oil and Energy, Procurement

Working Hours: 7 per day/ 35 per week

Role Overview:

Join bp's procurement team and help drive innovation and transformation in our software category. We are looking for a dynamic individual with around 8 years of experience in commercial or procurement roles to lead the charge in making bp a leader in digital and talent supply chains.

What you will do:

• End to end software category management, including:
• Commercial lead on major investment programs
• Programmatic management of contract renewal cycles
• Software licensing and audit activity
• ERP (inc SAP) expertise would be ideal.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Create and execute a category strategy that aligns with bp’s goals.
• Identify and pursue high-value opportunities.
• Collaborate with the software asset management team to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Implement a digital-first approach to the P2P process for software using Ariba.

What you will have:

• Understanding of the software supply market and the ability to absorb and utilize market intelligence.
• Action-orientated with strong planning skills.
• Curious mindset to explore new approaches and technologies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience working across different cultures and in international settings.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Agile teams and approaches.
• Experience with Ariba and ServiceNow.
• Experience in category strategy development and execution.

What We Offer:

• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Flexible work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities.