Associate Supply Coordinator

Job category

Supply & Trading

Experience level

Intermediate

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Job code

RQ111926

Entity

Customers & Products

Job Family Group

Supply & Trading Group

bp is reimagining energy for people and our planet.

We provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. We’re fundamentally redefining what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too – working across our industry to improve people’s lives.

It’s a big value to us that the differences we see in the world around us are reflected in our workplace. Who you are is what counts, not where you’re from or how you live your life. A culture that values everyone benefits all of us. That’s why, to help our people thrive, we cultivate a truly diverse and inclusive environment.

The role is responsible for supporting the managing and developing a portfolio of commercial relationships with oil majors, oil importers. In addition, it also supports planning, delivering, and supervising the Supply activities in line with the trading and negotiation priorities. The roles supports the development and execution mid-term (6 - 12 months) supply strategies to maximize the profitability of our assets and ensure customer demands are met The role supports the Light and specialties and the Distillate and Bitumen Supply coordinators.

Key Accountabilities

Accountable for the negotiation and execution of all term and spot /product supply sales & purchases within the geographical boundaries of bpSA C&P (includes all grades). The role will:
- Ensure finished product is sold at optimum netback value
- Ensure the bpSA C&P is supplied with product to meet the planned market demand at the lowest cost to serve
Define processes and guidelines for resolving most economic supply options for product sales & purchases
Obtain supply availability through term exchange/buy sell/throughput for channels, including the determination and execution of pricing for all contracts
Accountable for the end-to-end management of all spot supply contracts
Responsible for supply management assurance (i.e., data integrity, accurate competitive data, pricing information, etc.)
Use the S&OP process by which to meet/exceed the 6 months performance vs. the annual plan (reliability, safety stock, cost to serve targets)
Define guidelines for the conduct and outputs required of audits, guidelines for the distribution and utilization of supply performance reporting data, and guidelines for the boundaries and interactions between supply management and mid-term planning activities
Input criteria to support the supply planning & optimisation assurance activities
Be aware of the operational execution that ensures minimal value leakage iro all supply contracts
Fully accountable for all deal compliance issues iro HSSE and bp global Trading Compliance processes
Ensure alignment between strategy, 4-24 months rolling plan and entitlements in order to support rigorous and accurate deal decision making for 3MRP operational period
Holds the support for primary accountability for the collaborate with the following key partners:
- Geographically defined local Oil companies
- Global Oil Trading on behalf of the bpSA C&P
- Local Traders
- Masana
- Marine
Negotiate best commercial outcomes across fuels and explore business growth opportunities to provide flexibility and supply security for medium and long term
Improving the values for the South Africa Marketing business, through monetizing assets and placing excess
Work closely with the bp Global Oil trading benches to complete term physical trades, as well as providing two-way market information flow

Key relationships:

Supply Scheduling & Operations Team, Strategic Pricing Manager, Strategic Assets
Refinery team
Midstream Strategic/Key Accounts & Sales & Marketing
3rd party refineries and traders
T&S Product benches

Key requirements

Understanding complex economic drivers, refinery production where applicable, and logistical/shipping constraints. There is a large body of knowledge that is required to make decisions and optimise solutions
Building credible and effective relationships within SA C&P and external counterparts. These relationships are vital to the delivery of commercial goals, and at times may be tested
A balance between being firm and achieving successful outcomes for bp is required
Dealing with continual change and ambiguity. The product supply team is a dynamic environment which experiences a lot of change and at times can involve high pressure situations with significant commercial stakes.
Demonstrated ability to challenge traditional thinking and take different perspectives on situations
Active management of conflict
A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Economics & Chemical Engineering degrees and any other relevant qualification

Essential Experience & Skills

Demonstrated experience in supply chain, negotiation, and external relationship management
Excellent teammate, able to build effective working relationships across a broad spectrum of teams. Promotes open and effective communication
Demonstrated excellence in commercial competence and numeracy
Effective networking within the organisation, across the FVC and externally. Strong partner engagement and relationship management.
Track record of effective decision making in complex commercial decisions, even when only partial information is available
Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to maximise BP value from negotiations with both internal and external parties
Demonstrated leadership skills in an informal context
Innovative, with the ability to be creative and generate new ideas
Desired:
- Exposure to T&S, Refining, Pricing, Operations

Skills & Competencies:

Understanding trading industry and external markets
Strong analytical skills
Record of delivery of innovative & creative solutions for commercial issues • Regulatory compliance and assurance
Credit risk management
Demonstrable understanding of the South Africa supply landscape and competitive edges
Track record for identifying, pursuing, and delivering business opportunities
Relationship Management - Strong interpersonal, communication, networking, and negotiation skills. Excellent internal and external networking skills
Business Awareness – Understands the entire South African supply chain, and regional mass balance
Powerful negotiation skills, able to articulate complex concepts to a wide range of people
Detailed understanding of how to value product based on alternatives both locally and internationally
Capable and experienced in import economics, optionality value and physical operations

Why Join our us?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

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.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, 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 others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Sentiment and Trends, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.

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.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.

Disclaimer

This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.