Category Delivery Advisor

bp

2 - 5 years

Pune City

Posted: 20/05/2026

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Job Description

About the role:

The Category Delivery Advisor supports delivery of bp’s Technical Solutions India (TSI) procurement category activities across India.
In this role, you will help align category delivery with global procurement strategy and regional business priorities, while supporting suppliers and customers to deliver value, efficiency and compliance.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Support delivery of TSI procurement category plans aligned to regional, asset and business priorities
Partner with global category teams, regional procurement, and FB&T to deliver sourcing and demand plans
Act as a key regional point of contact for suppliers, supporting effective relationship management and performance
Collaborate across procurement to share guidelines and improve category efficiency and effectiveness
Work with the business to gather demand, challenge requirements where appropriate, and enable value creation
Support supplier performance management, raising issues where needed to prevent risk or value leakage
Contribute to safe, compliant, driven and risk‑managed procurement outcomes

Ways you’ll collaborate:

Work closely with procurement colleagues, the business and suppliers to foster a “one team” approach
Build strong understanding of regional and asset needs and represent these within the wider category team
Engage customers through clear communication, influencing and constructive challenge
Support transformation and modernization initiatives that improve regional category delivery and build incremental value

What you’ll bring:

Knowledge of procurement and category management principles
Ability to quickly understand business priorities and align them with category strategies
Experience working with customers in complex or multi‑national environments
Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills
Commercial awareness and problem‑solving capability
Confidence working with suppliers and supporting change initiatives

Desirable experience:

Exposure to procurement in operations, energy, or Oil & Gas environments
Experience with contracting models, supplier management or operational procurement
Familiarity with P2P systems

About bp:

bp is a global energy company with a purpose to reinvent energy for people and our planet. We’re working to help the world reach net zero while improving people’s lives, and we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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About Company

BP (British Petroleum) is a global energy company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating in over 70 countries. It is one of the world's leading integrated oil and gas companies, involved in every aspect of the energy sector—from exploration and production to refining, distribution, and marketing of oil and natural gas. BP is also a key player in the transition to cleaner energy, actively investing in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and bioenergy, as well as advanced mobility solutions like electric vehicle charging. Through its “reimagining energy” strategy, BP aims to become a net-zero company by 2050 or sooner. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and safety, striving to deliver energy that is not only reliable and affordable but also increasingly clean.