Job summary
Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Job Description:
About the Role:
The Global Process Manager is responsible for global, cross-functional, multi-year, bp wide transformation programs (such as Quantum), where procurement's strategy-to-contract (S2C) and purchase to pay (P2P) are undergoing transformation to move us towards best-in-class digitally enhanced, operation.
This role is focused on the strategy-to-contract area where this role will support transformation programs either aligned to our procurement operations and audit (risk & governance board) priorities or supporting global transformation programs (Quantum).
The Global Process Manager will be:
Accountable for S2C process management, throughout the design-to-deploy & sustain phases of global multi-year transformation programs;
Standardization across process, policy, technology and controls;
Identify innovative opportunities & drive quantifiable improvements.
This role will lead a team of Global Process Specialists and Global Process Leads.
Process Standardization
GPM drives process standardization discipline, starting with process discovery, process design, process governance and ongoing accountability for process performance.
Accountable for accurate, up-to-date, brilliant basic artefact (such as ARIS process maps) embedded with controls, policy interventions & industry leading best practices
Maintain & uphold global process standards, by reviewing process exceptions & minimizing process/policy/technology deviations
Drive measurable value
Deliver efficiency by improving processes, enhanced productivity and operational excellence resulting in capacity release
Drive effectiveness share data-led insights & metric movement reports periodically with GPO, to be socialized with bp business VPs for improved policy adherence, decision-making and minimize business risks, (e.g. to improve contract value leakage, improve working capital, compliance and control)
Improved experience through process simplification, policy led controls and technology driven innovative solutions
Procurement policy
Supports adherence to our Category Management policy which is followed by 1000+ people, across business and GBS
GPM requires robust policy specific decision-making abilities; Solve complex operational issues using process, technology, control lenses, innovatively & positively influence the transformation timelines & outcomes
GPM ensures our policies are reflected in our process documentation and associated materials
People management
Demonstrates great people management including actively living our bp who we are values
Is able to navigate and work effectively across a diverse, multicultural, matrix organisation
Stakeholder engagement that includes working and influencing our VPs and business community
Accountable for producing outcomes of high-quality standards, by self and her/his team members
Responsible to share teams performance with GPO
Source-to-pay
Strategic, analytical, solution oriented, problem-solving mindset with resilient leadership qualities coupled with stakeholder management and influencing skills
Effective time management skills and ability to achieve collective program/project specific deadlines
Maintain high standards of communication and collaboration in all situations & scenarios
15+ years of work experience, preferably with knowledge across procurement processes and in particular experience of Source to Pay
Essential qualification
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related area, or related experience
Formal qualifications constituting university degrees, examination certificates that confirm a level of educational attainment or licenses
Technology proficiency in SAP S4/HANA, Ariba is essential.
Certifications/credentials (Procurement/SCM related, Lean, Six Sigma) are preferred
Desirable criteria
Training and certification in Lean, Six-Sigma, Design Thinking, or similar quality management experience
Project management experience and skills as this role may run independent projects and should know best in class project management approach
Oil industry experience and understanding of the terminology, business functions and processes
Strong operational management experience
Business VPs, business process champions, category managers, strategy-to-contract GPMs, procurement operations, operational excellence teams, technology including architecture
GPM will collaborate with technology solution architects, project manager, change mangers, template owners, automation experts and cross-functional teams from Finance and Customer
At bp, we 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 fostering 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, paid parental leave policy among others!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Accounting processes and financial systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Financial accounting and reporting, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting, Project Management + 2 more
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 disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bps 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
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.
