Global MRO Procurement and Supply Chain Senior Specialist(US)

Description:To support the development, sourcing and implementation of the Global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Strategy. This position will support all activities in connection with development, sourcing and implementation of the Global Contracting Strategy within the MRO sub-sector. Successful candidate will work with a cross-functional team to develop strategy and sourcing delivery within the sub-sector. Once the strategy is implemented, responsibilities will include managing contracts, developing supplier relationships and conducting Supplier Performance Management (SPM) with all suppliers. This role provides support to the sub-sector manager to maintain accountability for all aspects of strategy deployment. Additionally, this role provides support to the sector manager as needed to establish vision, set strategic direction and manage resources effectively to support, develop and execute value added BP business plans.Qualifications:To be considered for the role of Global MRO Procurement and Supply Chain Senior Specialist(US), applicants must have:- Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer- The willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this position- Minimum of a University degree (Four year / Bachelor's degree)- Five to ten years of PSCM experience- Extensive knowledge of MRO contracting strategies, including Global Supply network- Knowledge of and experience in sector strategy development, sourcing and implementation- Excellent communications skillsSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Houston, TXJob Number: RUSABP2246-616037Company Profile:Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 100,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP's Exploration and Production segment focuses on finding reserves of oil and gas, developing the means to extract and process it and then consistently producing and transporting it to market. This involves using cutting edge technology to find the energy reserves, the ability to drill thousands of meters under the ground, designing, building and operating some of the world's largest most complex production onshore / offshore facilities and finally being able to transport these fluids, in order to provide energy to the world.

BP E&P Global Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is responsible for working with Strategic Performance Units (SPUs) and other functional groups to maximize value delivered from expenditures with third parties. PSCM provides procurement and supply chain management for oil and natural gas exploration, development and production and related transportation and processing activities. The PSCM function is envisioned as a key lever to provide a significant contribution to BP's bottom line and is in the midst of implementing a new Strategy to enable BP to meet its targets on cash costs, capital expenditures and production.

E&P PSCM has a vision to provide a 'world-class' contribution that significantly adds to the profitability of the business. Inherent in this is the need to have the right organization, processes, practices and people with capabilities to deliver at the highest levels for BP.