1,658 Purchasing jobs in India

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

GBS defines, owns, sources and operates efficient and standardised business services for the BP Group. We are business process professionals, working as a unified organisation across finance, customer service, procurement, HR services, tax and other functional areas to fully support BP in its global operations and aims. Our license to operate is dependent on us being able to deliver silent running in the most efficient manner.
As the GBS organisation continues to grow and accommodates more, it has the opportunity to deliver additional value in five core areas: Risk and control: Enhancing BP's business and system controls through improved governance and Implementation of global process designs, systems templates and control frameworks. Process effectiveness: Increasing cash and working capital delivery; improved process effectiveness and reliability through delivering an accurate outcome first time. Process efficiency: Driving commonality of global processes and building these into standard templates to be incorporated into our ERP systems implementations and our continuous improvement activities across operational processes. Quality service: Delivering enhanced customer services to the businesses we serve and BPs Customers, through our well-trained, professional people.  Capability: Developing future leaders for the organisation through talent management BP and career mapping and developing deep expertise in the domain of process.

JOB PURPOSE:

The DRP & Supply Planner creates an unconstrained 24-month plan an item/location level of planned stock Movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets. Creates a robust and feasible packed goods deployment plan of what needs to be shipped from the source plant  location  across  the  distribution  network  to ensure that  stock availability is maximised, and stock obsolescence is minimised. Responsibility for leading the production planning processes for the items manufactured within their portfolio,  ensuring  that  we  have  the  right  products,  at  the  right  time  and  in  the  right  place  to  meet  customer demand and inventory targets.  To create a robust and achievable 24-month production plan for finished goods and all intermediate oils. Reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develops and actions Continuous Improvement (CI) plans. Runs  the  demand  inputs  into  SNP  from  the  business  Market  Demand  Managers  to  ensure  the  DRP  Planners are using the right demand signals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates an unconstrained 24-month plan at item/location level of planned stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets. • Creates a robust and feasible packed goods deployment plan of what needs to be shipped from the source plant location across the distribution network to ensure that stock availability is maximised, and stock obsolescence is minimised. • Responsibility for handling the production planning processes for the items manufactured within their portfolio, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and inventory targets.  • To create a robust and achievable 24-month production plan for finished goods and all intermediate oils. • Reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develops and actions Continuous Improvement (CI) plans.
• Leads the demand inputs into SNP from the business Market Demand Managers to ensure the DRP Planners are using the right demand signals.
• Works directly with the Market Demand Managers to ensure that the sales forecasts in APO are robust and reflect the latest demand plans of the business. Works directly with the business Demand Managers to ensure demand control processes are in place and effective and that any changes to the demand forecasts are understood. 
• Creates an achievable production plan for the next 24 months based on the Distribution Requirements Plan, grouping the highest level of complexity, and required capacity levelling at blending level and filling level.
• Reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes RCA and develops and actions CI plans.
• Agrees with the manufacturing teams what should be scheduled for production in the following week based on the production plan and available production capacity and material.
• Works with the plant material planning teams to ensure the correct stocking policy is accepted for bulk intermediate oils and the right levels of safety stocks are being planned. Represents planning in monthly market S&OP meetings and weekly demand control meetings.
• Ensures inventory levels at SKU level are maintained to agreed target levels.  
• Reviews SLOBS and Excess stocks monthly, takes corrective actions, completes RCA and develops and actions CI plans.
• Works closely with the NPI & Product Coordinators to ensure that product plans are reflected in the production plans and are implemented to agreed timelines and results e.g. running then phase in and phase out of stocks
• Works closely with the NPI & Product Lifecycle Manager to ensure that product lifecycle plans are reflected in the DRP and deployment plans e.g. handling the phase in and phase out of stocks.  
• Calculates plant ABCD classification to identify production priorities
• Validates all warehouse ABCD classifications and packed goods safety stocks for their SKUs as part of the central Stock Mix Optimisation (SMO) process.
• Working with Master Data Administrators and Plant Schedulers to ensure that both the DRP and production planning master data is accurate and reflects reality with regular reviews are in place to drive improvements.
• Leads demand for non-NIKE distribution orders e.g. outside the envelope/region. 
• Support as vital to run any crisis and continuity of supply disruptions, including participation on Incident Management Teams (IMTs) and other crisis forums to drive through to resolution mitigating actions.  
• Requires strong working relationships with the supplying plants scheduling and material planning teams to ensure production priorities are understood.
• Share good practice and takeaways with the other Supply Planners and ensures consistency and standardisation in production planning processes across performance unit. Adhering with the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of GBS  
• Chip in positively to achieving individual, team and interpersonal targets.
• Provide accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems.
• Exhibit strong Standout Colleague characteristics, constructive communication and active listening skills at all times.
• Display flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation.
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external collaborators.
• Compliance with Company Policies 
• Ensure data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimising errors and resultant financial losses. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: 
Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail.
Proven experience working across a variety of supply chain planning roles.  
Knowledge and experience of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and a good understanding of its importance to the business.
Solid understanding of planning systems, preferable Kinaxis Rapid Response.
High degree of digital literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and business reporting tools 
Can operate with ease at different levels of planning (operational, tactical and strategic).
Has the drive and insight to act wherever it is required. 
Able to work well under sustained pressure with conflicting demands, optimizing resources and responding to constantly evolving circumstances.
Ability to guide others in their work and occasionally stand.
Problem solving
Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Experience in Sales and Customer management within the Lubricants business, finance  or supply chain is desirable
Experience of working with a team with dynamic strengths across different geographies ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Absolute fluency in “business English” is required.
University/College degree preferably in economics
Very strong analytical skills – able to analyse and summarise complex information and prepared to drive performance improvements 
Strong impact, interpersonal, influence and communication skills with validated capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business. 
Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activities
High understanding of the business requirements and strategy
Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks
High level of customer focus
High degree of energy, stamina and resilience, combined with a “can do” demeanor
Continuous improvement mind-set
Highly motivated Technical Competencies: 
Understanding Customers – understand customers’ current needs; efficient high quality response; build customer relationships; monitor progress; effective negotiator
Personal Effectiveness – effective communicator; time management; listening and facilitation
Team working – establish team spirit; flexible and adaptive; supportive
Problem Solving – identify, analyse and address problems; utilise, adapt and develop resources
Organising Ability – organisation and administration; handling emergency situations; risk assessment and management
Open Thinking – generate new insights; challenge rigid thinking; see the big picture
Numeracy - Understands and evaluates numerical information quickly.  Able to use formulae and calculate quickly Analytical 
Understanding and Implementing Marketing Strategy and Programs- Skillful
Sector, Market, Customer, and Competitor Understanding – Basic
Level 3 in Understanding Supply Chain, Aggregate Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Inventory Planning and Planning MPS or equivalent experience systems (SAP/APO; Kinaxis Rapid Response). 
Level 3 in Master Production Scheduling (MPS or equivalent experience) and RCCP.

Come, join our bp team!

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:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer enquiries, Customer experience, Customer Value Proposition, Digital Fluency, Resilience, Sustainability awareness and action, Understanding Emotions, Workload Prioritization

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 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 contact us .

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.

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

About bp

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need talent to pursue opportunities, motivated by elite insight and expertise. We’re always aspiring for more digital solutions, balanced outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company !

We’re creating collaborative workplaces that drive innovation and agility.‎ If people are your passion, this is the right place for you.

Would you like to help bp build the skills capability we need to deliver on our strategy as we transform towards a coordinated energy company? If yes, and this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please check more on this role below and how you could help us further advance.

Let me tell you about the role

The Cost Performance Senior Analyst has responsibility for delivering cost performance management including capital expenditure for the Oil and Gas businesses/functions. The role will involve closely working with supported functions/business including engineers and other subject areas to develop budgets and forecasts, thorough cost control, investigate into cost analysis and understanding of business context for the supported functions/business.

The incumbent would be required to work under alternative shift arrangements to ensure appropriate overlap hours with Eastern Standard time.

What you will deliver

Business Partnering and Performance Insights:

• Establish and maintain a proactive business partnering relationship with the relevant Business/Function Leadership team. Ensure underlying performance is well understood. Proactively challenge and propose performance improvements. Monitor and investigate anomalies and trends.

• Support the Performance Management agenda for the entities in scope: Ensure robust and timely forecasts. Deliver MI analysis and commentary for the leadership team.

• Supervise and support cost reduction initiatives: Ensure effective tracking and accurate analysis of profitability. Analyze and interpret actuals. Support reporting and cost allocation processes.

Strategy & Planning :

• Support the annual planning process: Ensure plans are appropriately challenged and assured.

• Produce detailed cost forecasts covering pre and post allocation view: Draw insights and highlight areas where performance targets are not being met.

• Submit plan/forecast data into relevant cost management systems: Ensure data quality in the submissions.

• Support ad-hoc and strategic business decisions: Understand the implications balancing risk and reward.

• Participate in projects and provide financial insight.

Performance Reporting :

• Responsible for the cost performance reporting activities of the respective business.

• Provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial and management information.

• Explain the underlying delivery of actuals vs. forecasts on a monthly/quarterly basis: Update in-year outlook.

• Provide input for the MI recharge process for the entities: Ensure costs are recharged fairly and accurately.

• Support the drive for continuous improvement in MI: Ensure integrity and accuracy to meet business requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously improve cost related systems and processes to increase automation and move towards increasing the self-service model.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

Must have educational qualifications :

• Finance or Engineering Subject area Degree level or equivalent

Preferred education/certifications :

• Master’s Degree or other qualification in a finance field e.g. MBA, CA, ICWA/Cost Accountants

Minimum years of proven experience :

• 10 years of relevant post degree experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting

Preferred experience:

Experience within global, complex and matrix organizations in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, preferably in oil & gas or retail or logistics or manufacturing or asset-based businesses.

Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):

• Knowledge and application of Plan to Perform processes, including digital literacy and analysis.

• Continuous improvement in performance management and MI to promote standardization and simplification.

• Experience in working with financial systems such as SAP, Microsoft products and visualization tools such as Power BI.

• Ability to gain trust from finance and business senior partners.

You will work with

• You will be working with a team of finance professionals as part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization. The FP&A organization is an exciting new team being established by bp to create a centre of expertise in the areas of business planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and economic evaluation.

• The role will regularly interact and be the main contact point for Business/Functions leadership team.

• In addition to the FP&A team, you will also be partnering with the local finance team and various technical and leadership teams in onsite locations.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting 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.

If this role attracts you, apply now!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 4 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 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 contact us .

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.

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

GBS defines, owns, sources and operates efficient and standardised business services for the BP Group. We are business process professionals, working as a unified organisation across finance, customer service, procurement, HR services, tax and other functional areas to fully support BP in its global operations and aims. Our license to operate is dependent on us being able to deliver silent running in the most efficient manner.
As the GBS organisation continues to grow and accommodates more, it has the opportunity to deliver additional value in five core areas: Risk and control: Enhancing BP's business and system controls through improved governance and Implementation of global process designs, systems templates and control frameworks. Process effectiveness: Increasing cash and working capital delivery; improved process effectiveness and reliability through delivering an accurate outcome first time. Process efficiency: Driving commonality of global processes and building these into standard templates to be incorporated into our ERP systems implementations and our continuous improvement activities across operational processes. Quality service: Delivering enhanced customer services to the businesses we serve and BPs Customers, through our well-trained, professional people.  Capability: Developing future leaders for the organisation through talent management BP and career mapping and developing deep expertise in the domain of process.

JOB PURPOSE:

The DRP & Supply Planner creates an unconstrained 24-month plan an item/location level of planned stock Movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets. Creates a robust and feasible packed goods deployment plan of what needs to be shipped from the source plant  location  across  the  distribution  network  to ensure that  stock availability is maximised, and stock obsolescence is minimised. Responsibility for leading the production planning processes for the items manufactured within their portfolio,  ensuring  that  we  have  the  right  products,  at  the  right  time  and  in  the  right  place  to  meet  customer demand and inventory targets.  To create a robust and achievable 24-month production plan for finished goods and all intermediate oils. Reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develops and actions Continuous Improvement (CI) plans. Runs  the  demand  inputs  into  SNP  from  the  business  Market  Demand  Managers  to  ensure  the  DRP  Planners are using the right demand signals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates an unconstrained 24-month plan at item/location level of planned stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets. • Creates a robust and feasible packed goods deployment plan of what needs to be shipped from the source plant location across the distribution network to ensure that stock availability is maximised, and stock obsolescence is minimised. • Responsibility for handling the production planning processes for the items manufactured within their portfolio, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and inventory targets.  • To create a robust and achievable 24-month production plan for finished goods and all intermediate oils. • Reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develops and actions Continuous Improvement (CI) plans.
• Leads the demand inputs into SNP from the business Market Demand Managers to ensure the DRP Planners are using the right demand signals.
• Works directly with the Market Demand Managers to ensure that the sales forecasts in APO are robust and reflect the latest demand plans of the business. Works directly with the business Demand Managers to ensure demand control processes are in place and effective and that any changes to the demand forecasts are understood. 
• Creates an achievable production plan for the next 24 months based on the Distribution Requirements Plan, grouping the highest level of complexity, and required capacity levelling at blending level and filling level.
• Reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes RCA and develops and actions CI plans.
• Agrees with the manufacturing teams what should be scheduled for production in the following week based on the production plan and available production capacity and material.
• Works with the plant material planning teams to ensure the correct stocking policy is accepted for bulk intermediate oils and the right levels of safety stocks are being planned. Represents planning in monthly market S&OP meetings and weekly demand control meetings.
• Ensures inventory levels at SKU level are maintained to agreed target levels.  
• Reviews SLOBS and Excess stocks monthly, takes corrective actions, completes RCA and develops and actions CI plans.
• Works closely with the NPI & Product Coordinators to ensure that product plans are reflected in the production plans and are implemented to agreed timelines and results e.g. running then phase in and phase out of stocks
• Works closely with the NPI & Product Lifecycle Manager to ensure that product lifecycle plans are reflected in the DRP and deployment plans e.g. handling the phase in and phase out of stocks.  
• Calculates plant ABCD classification to identify production priorities
• Validates all warehouse ABCD classifications and packed goods safety stocks for their SKUs as part of the central Stock Mix Optimisation (SMO) process.
• Working with Master Data Administrators and Plant Schedulers to ensure that both the DRP and production planning master data is accurate and reflects reality with regular reviews are in place to drive improvements.
• Leads demand for non-NIKE distribution orders e.g. outside the envelope/region. 
• Support as vital to run any crisis and continuity of supply disruptions, including participation on Incident Management Teams (IMTs) and other crisis forums to drive through to resolution mitigating actions.  
• Requires strong working relationships with the supplying plants scheduling and material planning teams to ensure production priorities are understood.
• Share good practice and takeaways with the other Supply Planners and ensures consistency and standardisation in production planning processes across performance unit. Adhering with the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of GBS  
• Chip in positively to achieving individual, team and interpersonal targets.
• Provide accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems.
• Exhibit strong Standout Colleague characteristics, constructive communication and active listening skills at all times.
• Display flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation.
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external collaborators.
• Compliance with Company Policies 
• Ensure data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimising errors and resultant financial losses. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: 
Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail.
Proven experience working across a variety of supply chain planning roles.  
Knowledge and experience of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and a good understanding of its importance to the business.
Solid understanding of planning systems, preferable Kinaxis Rapid Response.
High degree of digital literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and business reporting tools 
Can operate with ease at different levels of planning (operational, tactical and strategic).
Has the drive and insight to act wherever it is required. 
Able to work well under sustained pressure with conflicting demands, optimizing resources and responding to constantly evolving circumstances.
Ability to guide others in their work and occasionally stand.
Problem solving
Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Experience in Sales and Customer management within the Lubricants business, finance  or supply chain is desirable
Experience of working with a team with dynamic strengths across different geographies ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Absolute fluency in “business English” is required.
University/College degree preferably in economics
Very strong analytical skills – able to analyse and summarise complex information and prepared to drive performance improvements 
Strong impact, interpersonal, influence and communication skills with validated capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business. 
Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activities
High understanding of the business requirements and strategy
Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks
High level of customer focus
High degree of energy, stamina and resilience, combined with a “can do” demeanor
Continuous improvement mind-set
Highly motivated Technical Competencies: 
Understanding Customers – understand customers’ current needs; efficient high quality response; build customer relationships; monitor progress; effective negotiator
Personal Effectiveness – effective communicator; time management; listening and facilitation
Team working – establish team spirit; flexible and adaptive; supportive
Problem Solving – identify, analyse and address problems; utilise, adapt and develop resources
Organising Ability – organisation and administration; handling emergency situations; risk assessment and management
Open Thinking – generate new insights; challenge rigid thinking; see the big picture
Numeracy - Understands and evaluates numerical information quickly.  Able to use formulae and calculate quickly Analytical 
Understanding and Implementing Marketing Strategy and Programs- Skillful
Sector, Market, Customer, and Competitor Understanding – Basic
Level 3 in Understanding Supply Chain, Aggregate Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Inventory Planning and Planning MPS or equivalent experience systems (SAP/APO; Kinaxis Rapid Response). 
Level 3 in Master Production Scheduling (MPS or equivalent experience) and RCCP.

Come, join our bp team!

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:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer enquiries, Customer experience, Customer Value Proposition, Digital Fluency, Resilience, Sustainability awareness and action, Understanding Emotions, Workload Prioritization

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 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 contact us .

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.

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

About bp  Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need talent to pursue opportunities, motivated by elite insight and expertise. We’re always aspiring for more digital solutions, balanced outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!  The role will be the part of The Finance Business & Technology (FBT) organization at bp is modernizing and digitizing finance activities. Within FBT, the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team plays a critical role in driving end-to-end process control and compliance. The FP&A team is instrumental in delivering best-in-class financial insights and analysis to support business decisions, while also chipping in to the standardization of our processes and driving operational excellence. By joining the FP&A team, you will be part of a group that brings additional value to bp through innovative financial strategies and solutions.  Business Entity:  

This role will sit within the Finance FP&A organization and will be accountable for delivering business planning and performance management and business partnering support for specific Business/Functions

Let me tell you about the role

The Cost Performance Senior Analyst has responsibility for delivering cost performance management including capital expenditure for businesses/functions. The role will involve closely working with various collaborators including engineers and other fields to develop budgets and forecasts, thorough cost control, investigate into cost analysis and understanding of business context for the supported functions/business.

The incumbent would be required to work under alternative shift arrangements to ensure appropriate overlap hours with European or British time zones.

What you will deliver

Business Partnering and Performance Insights: Build and maintain a proactive business partnering relationship with the relevant Business/Function Leadership team. Ensure underlying performance is well understood. Proactively challenge and propose performance improvements. Supervise and investigate anomalies and trends.

Support the Performance Management agenda for the entities in scope: Ensure robust and timely forecasts. Deliver MI analysis and commentary for the leadership team.

Supervise and support cost reduction initiatives: Ensure effective tracking and accurate analysis of profitability. Analyze and interpret actuals. Support reporting and cost allocation processes.

Business Planning : Work with collaborators to produce detailed cost forecasts by activity for the business planning process. Develop insights and highlight areas where performance targets are not being met.

Submit plan/forecast data into relevant cost management systems: Ensure data quality in the submissions.

Support ad-hoc and strategic business decisions: model the impact of various business scenarios. Present results and insights to leadership.

Performance Reporting : Responsible for the cost performance reporting activities of the respective business.

Provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial and management information.

Explain the underlying delivery of actuals vs. forecasts on a monthly/quarterly basis: Update in-year outlook.

Provide input for the cost allocation/recharge process for the entities. Explain cost allocations to collaborators as needed.

Support the drive for continuous improvement in MI: Ensure integrity and accuracy to meet business requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve cost related systems and processes to increase automation and move towards growing the self-service model.

What you will need to be successful: Must have educational qualifications : Finance or Engineering Field Degree level or equivalent Preferred education/certifications : Master’s Degree or other qualification in a finance field e.g. MBA, CA, ICWA/Cost Accountants Minimum years of relevant experience : 10 years of relevant post degree experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting Preferred experience: Experience within global, sophisticated and matrix organizations in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, preferably in oil & gas or retail related based businesses. Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):

• Knowledge and application of Plan to Perform processes, including digital literacy and analysis.
•  improvement in performance management and MI to promote standardization and simplification.
• Expert in working with financial systems such as SAP, Microsoft products and visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Ability to gain trust from finance and business senior collaborators.

You will work with

• You will be working with a team of finance professionals as part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization. The FP&A organization is an exciting new team being established by bp to build a centre of expertise in the areas of business planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and economic evaluation.
• The role will regularly interact and be the main contact point for Business/Functions leadership team.
• In addition to the FP&A team, you will also be partnering with the local finance team and various technical and leadership teams in onsite locations.

Why join our team? 

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you: 

• Life & health insurance, medical care package 

• Flexible working schedule 

• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options 

• Family friendly workplace e.g.: parental leave, bereavement and compassionate leave 

• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program 

• Possibility to join our social communities and networks 

If this role attracts you, apply now! 

 A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued! Possibility to join our social communities and networks - Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path. Life and health insurance, medical care package and many other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.   We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 4 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 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 contact us .

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.

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.
**Description**
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
**Job overview and responsibilities**
The primary role of Contract Specialist - Global Procurement is to support the contract management team in India and in the US by optimally partnering to implement the lifecycle of procurement contracts. This individual will be responsible for reading, drafting, negotiation of contracts and executing contracts to enhance supplier relationship management. The individual will support cross-functional teams to get contracts executed with third party suppliers across multiple categories such as, Technology, Shared Services, Hotels, Airport Services, etc. This role will ensure contracts and documentation are organized and uploaded and may implement automation where needed.
+ Play a key role in reading and negotiating procurement contracts, including oversight of the drafting, review, and revision process across the enterprise, to meet company objectives and legal requirements
+ Proactively communication to resolve procurement-related issues including delays, discrepancies, or contract concerns
+ Play a key role in supplier risk management and supervise contract compliance across all contracts and actively lead procurement risk, including routine improvements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
+ Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces
+ Lead contract expirations and renewals, ensuring timely renewals or renegotiations
**This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.**
**Qualifications**
**Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Finance, Law, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management or another relevant field
+ At least 2 years of procurement, finance, or contracting experience
+ Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
+ Excellent oral communication and people skills
+ Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Organized, detail-oriented, thorough, and professional
+ Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
+ Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
+ Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
+ Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
**Preferred:**
+ Master's degree
+ Experience in contract management, negotiations
+ Knowledge of procurement / strategic sourcing process
+ Experience working in the transportation or airline industry
+ Experience working on any of the procurement categories: Technology, HR services, Logictics, Tech Ops, Airport Services, Hotels, Fleet, etc.

SUPV III PURCHASING
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
**Job Overview**
Supervises a team of buyers and the process for the acquisition of products for one or more product groups.
**Job Requirements**
**Leadership & Team Management**
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and procurement specialists.
+ Allocate workload, monitor performance, and support the career development of team members.
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
**Procurement Business Process**
+ Define, implement, and optimize procurement processes, tools, and best practices.
+ Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
+ Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency, and drive process improvements.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, production, finance) to streamline procurement workflows.
**Supplier Development**
+ Identify and develop strategic suppliers to meet cost, quality, innovation, and sustainability goals.
+ Conduct supplier audits, evaluations, and performance reviews.
+ Support suppliers in enhancing production capabilities, quality systems, and delivery reliability.
+ Build and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster innovation and competitiveness.
**Sourcing Strategy**
+ Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities and categories.
+ Analyze global markets, supply risks, and cost drivers to support strategic decisions.
+ Lead negotiations for strategic contracts and framework agreements.
+ Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and localization initiatives where applicable.
+ Support new product introductions by aligning supplier capabilities with program requirements.
**What your background should look like**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
+ 5-8 years of procurement experience, including supplier management and sourcing strategy (automotive or manufacturing industry preferred).
+ Proven experience leading a procurement team or supervising staff.
+ Strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and supplier management tools.
+ Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and supplier metrics.
+ Familiarity with quality and compliance standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, etc.).
+ Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).
**Preferred Skills**
+ Experience in global sourcing and supplier risk management.
+ Knowledge of lean procurement and just-in-time (JIT) practices.
+ Understanding of sustainability initiatives (e.g., carbon footprint reduction, ESG in supply chains).
+ Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
**What We Offer**
+ A leadership role within a global procurement function.
+ Competitive compensation and benefits package.
+ Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.
+ A dynamic, innovative work environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
**Competencies**
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Location:
Bangalore, KA, IN,
City: Bangalore
State: KA
Country/Region: IN
Travel: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID:
Alternative Locations:
Function: Procurement
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

**We help the world run better**
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
**What you'll do:**
This role requires a team player, ready to become a deep expert in the Procurement product. In this role you would be working closely with product managers, UX, engineering, and QA to ensure products are optimized for growth, aligned with customer needs, uniquely differentiated, and effectively positioned for Go-To-Market success. Collaborating with Product Marketing to communicate the product vision, its customer value, and future impact to customers, partners, and analysts. Conducting in-depth discovery to understand customer problems, market trends, and competitive landscape. Plus, support our internal teams and customers to understand new features and releases. Assisting product managers and other teams to present features, create webinars, and run workshops as needed.
**What you bring:**
+ Minimum of 4 years in a B2B SaaS environment
+ Domain knowledge of procurement products.
+ Strong competence with various productivity tools and procedures used to accomplish the job.
+ Technical and business acumen.
+ Ability to work with engineers, QA, UX, and product managers as a strong team player.
+ Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment with a growth mindset and bias for action.
+ Work effectively in a diverse global team environment with complex products and projects. Including having humility and being open to giving and receiving feedback.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills.
+ Engage with internal and external customers to resolve issues as a last line of support
+ Assist in facilitating workshops and creating enablement content.
+ Strong hands-on mindset.
+ University degree in engineering/computer science or business administration.
**Meet your team:**
SAP Procurement is SAP's strategic suite of solutions designed to help organizations manage their procurement and sourcing processes efficiently. It enables businesses to automate purchasing, optimize supplier relationships, and control spending while ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Our team is spread across Europe, North America, and Asia and is responsible for outbound and inbound product management and for driving SAP Procurement's strategy to defining requirements and executing them with engineering.
**Bring out your best**
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
**We win with inclusion**
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy ( . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Requisition ID: | Work Area: Solution and Product Management | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
**The Position**
**Procurement Specialists - Corporate & Consulting Services**
**Roche India - Roche Services & Solutions**
**Hyderabad**
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That's what makes us Roche.
Healthcare is evolving, and Global Procurement is responding by continuously striving for the highest possible performance, taking innovative and strategic approaches to business and supplier partnerships. Global Procurement proactively manages the entire supplier ecosystem, making a vital contribution to improving health outcomes, reducing costs for patients and global healthcare systems, and ensuring that Roche continues doing now what patients need next.
**The Opportunity:**
This role sits within the Indirect Procurement Delivery group, which covers the core procurement activities from category management, strategic and operational sourcing, supplier management, contracting, content strategy definition, and execution. The Indirect Procurement Delivery group comprises many communities grouping categories of the same value chain or having commonality, including Research & Development, Commercial and Corporate Services, Digital & Technology, and Facilities. The communities are key enablers of strong category expertise while allowing flexibility in the procurement delivery response to the evolving needs of our customers.
As a **Procurement Specialist in Corporate Services and Consulting Services** Procurement Team, you will bring analytical thinking, planning, execution, and focus to the procurement sourcing and delivery capability area. Using your specialized knowledge and in-depth expertise in one or more specific category or spend areas and procurement overall, you will proactively identify and drive strategies and approaches for managing and sourcing third party spend requirements. You can also play the role of Category strategy owner in charge of driving, coordinating and signing the category strategy.
You will collaborate with internal procurement (such as Customer Excellence, Insights, Analytics, Contracting, etc.) and business stakeholders to build and implement comprehensive category sourcing and spend management strategies that are aligned to business needs and functional objectives.
You will work closely with other team members, as a peer coach, project, or workstream lead to identify opportunities to aggregate customer demand, drive buying channel automation, deliver on day-to day activities, and provide capacity, expertise, and oversight to productivity and other customer oriented projects/solutions.
As a Procurement Specialists in Corporate Services and Consulting, you will play a variety of roles according to your experience, knowledge, and general business requirements, including but not limited to:
+ You are a Category and sourcing subject matter expert in Corporate Services and Consulting, conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies, best practices, and guidance on tactical plans for how Roche should source and negotiate for third party goods and services in order to satisfy stakeholder requirements and maximize the value for Roche
+ Own and support the End to End sourcing process including stakeholder management, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, contract drafting, contract routing for signatures, ensuring the PO is generated by the relevant team and capturing all the savings into the system
+ You are a Procurement delivery practitioner delivering and executing sourcing strategies and major initiatives by leveraging spend, category know-how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management methodologies and project management skills, and/or supporting team members by coaching them and enhancing their skills and knowledge
+ You develop content and automation, translating sourcing strategy into content and automated buying channels guidelines, best practices and communication materials that improve business adoption, satisfaction, and overall efficiency
**Who you are:**
+ You hold a university degree, preferably in business or a related discipline.
+ You have 5+ years of procurement experience in strategic sourcing, global category management, complex procurement contracting, and operational category efficiency projects
+ You have solid leadership experience, extensive procurement experience and deep specific category knowledge in one or more categories
+ You have strong experience in procurement systems and processes
+ You possess deep knowledge and experience in the Corporate Services and External Workforce, Consulting commodity areas and knowledge of adjacent commodities
+ You demonstrate curiosity, active listening and a willingness to experiment and test new ideas when appropriate, with the focus very much on continuous learning and improvement
+ You are open-minded and inclusive, generously sharing ideas and knowledge, while being receptive to ideas and feedback from others
+ You have skills in project management
+ You are fluent in English to a Business level
Join our team and enable the strong capability expertise needed to meet the evolving needs of our customers
**Who we are**
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

**Introduction**
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
**Your role and responsibilities**
* Receives PR and Converts to Purchase Orders.
* Indirect Procurement Purchasing activity and support Sourcing team.
* Support queries from Client /stakeholder, internal IBM.
* Transmits POs to suppliers and Expedites delivery when needed/requested.
* Manages goods/services claims and escalation point for customer queries.
* Amends or closes Purchase Orders, Reporting activity.
* Handle queries received from Business Requestors, Suppliers, Procurement Managers and from Accounts payable.
* Create reports on Open PO, Blanket PO expiration report, Contract's Expiration report and other reports in the required format with good quality.
* Maintain updated records on processed transactions.
* Able to manage priorities, deadlines and tasks in order to meet deadlines and accomplish goals; Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
* Good interpersonal interaction and able to work well with the team and Client stakeholders.
* Positive Attitude, Planning, Curiosity, Self-discipline, Ability to work in Rotational Shift.
* Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Procurement Operations Experience
* SAP ARIBA - Should have experience in approving PR's, amending PR/PO and reporting within Ariba
* Good Communication (Verbal and Written) skills
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
NA
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.