Global Procurement & SCM Specialist - Seismic (US)

Description:Procurement and Supply Chain Management is one of the most dynamic and far-reaching groups in all BP. Were involved in every aspect of the petroleum industry and making a powerful impact on the future of the business today. As our expenditures with third parties represent BPs largest cost by far, Procurement Supply Chain Management (PSCM), is recognized as a main value lever for the company. Initiating effective management of supply markets used by contractors to provide goods and services needed to conduct business is critical to BPs success. Seismic technology and services is one of Exploration & Production's (E&P) key global market sectors. The Seismic Sector is highly dynamic, experiencing rapid change and increased demand and has an important and highly visible role in optimizing global reserves. The Senior PSCM Specialist will draft contract strategies, go-to-market documents, evaluate proposals and negotiate third party agreements covering seismic data acquisition and processing agreements consistent with the strategy and resulting in risk appropriate implementations.Qualifications:To be considered for the role of Global Procurement & SCM Specialist - Seismic, 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) - Significant experience setting contract and negotiation strategies, drafting, evaluating, awarding, negotiating and working with contracts- Highly competent working with legal language and adept at identifying and resolving key commercial issues and gaps in agreements- Possesses a relentless commitment to excellence and to meeting business objectives- Demonstrates self-assurance when working autonomously, at times under high-pressured and fast-paced circumstances - Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction with personnel across all levels of an organizationSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Houston, TXJob Number: RUSABP2254-617675Company 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.