Buyer Analyst

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Entity: FinanceJob Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management GroupJob Description:The Buyer Analyst role 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.Key activities include:
Validate Purchase Requisitions (PR) in accordance with policies adhered.
Translate PR to Purchase Order (PO) for goods and services. Route POs through the applicable approval process in timely manner.About bpOur 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.Key ResponsibilitiesService DeliveryInspect incoming requisitions for correctness and completeness and re-distributing or referring them when appropriateAssign sources of supply in accordance with category guidance or other relevant sourcing instructionsExecute day-to-day procurement operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations.Identify and evaluate potential sourcing opportunities.Manage Purchase Order process including create complex requisitions and purchase orders and route purchases to the preferred supplier.Escalate business process policy failures, communicate policy adherence related to supplier management and execute against approved policy changes delivered from bp category management Evaluate and Ensure that the suppliers engaged comply with the necessary ProcurementStrategy, Counter Party Due Diligence (CDD) ,HSSE, Accreditation & Regulatory requirementsIssue, as needed, Requests for Quote to obtain pricing, delivery and other commercial termsEngage BP stakeholders – e.g. requestors, sourcing specialist etc., to finalize the purchase decisionGenerate Purchase Order and confirming acceptance by the supplierResolve 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

Continuous improvementConstantly scans for improvement opportunities,Support process simplification, standardization and continuous improvement by providing subject matter expertise from the operation's perspectiveEssential EducationRelevant tertiary qualification with orientation within procurement environmentHigh level understanding of operational and procurement functionsExcellent understanding of difference between Tactical and Strategic ProcurementEssential ExperienceMin 2 years post qualification experience, preferably in a procurement / supply chain management.Strong negotiation and influencing abilityStrong networking skillsRequisition and Purchase Order ProcessingCustomer focused, service oriented and performance drivenAbility to work well autonomously and within a team environmentDesirable CriteriaGood interpersonal skills with peers, senior staff and suppliers.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. BP staff and suppliers)Good investigative and dispute resolution, able to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.Able to prioritize work and meet strict deadlinesStrong planning skills with the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and prioritize accordinglyAdditional InformationTechnical Competencies:Procurement & Sourcing Management - ProficientRequisition Purchase Ordering Processing - AdvancedInbound Document Management - AdvancedWe support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting 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. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this roleRelocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills: Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modelling, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and managementLegal 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 .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.

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