Cloud & IoT Procurement Senior Advisor

BP PLC; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Cloud & IoT Procurement Senior Advisor in Sunbury-on-Thames to lead strategy and supplier partnerships for innovative digital solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership to enhance procurement capabilities in emerging areas like robotics and computer vision. Strong analytical skills, cloud and IoT procurement experience are essential. Benefits include flexible working options and competitive pay. Join the journey to redefine energy through technology.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Cloud and IoT procurement with a focus on transformation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost modeling.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and supplier partnerships for digital solutions.
• Design and deliver category strategies aligned to technology roadmaps.
• Implement supplier performance frameworks for collaborative results.

Skills

Cloud procurement

IoT procurement

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Agility tools

Job description

Full timeCloud & IoT Procurement Senior AdvisorGB: Sunbury, ICBT2025-12-161 day agoProcurement & Supply Chain Management* ---* EmailFull timeRQ104084Cloud & IoT Procurement Senior AdvisorGB: Sunbury, ICBTYou have successfully copied the job URL to clipboard!Experience levelSeniorRelocation availableThis role is not eligible for relocationTravel requiredUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleExperience levelSeniorTravel requiredUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation availableThis role is not eligible for relocationJob DescriptionAt bp, we’re reimagining energy through technology — and procurement is a key part of that transformation. As our Cloud & IoT Procurement Senior Advisor, you’ll lead strategy and supplier partnerships that bring cutting-edge digital solutions into our Production & Operations business. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, influence technology adoption, and help shape how bp delivers innovation at scale.This is a hands-on leadership role with a small global team, focused on building procurement capabilities across emerging categories like digital twins, robotics, additive manufacturing, and computer vision. You’ll need to balance technical credibility with storytelling and influence — helping technologists and executives align around bold ideas and practical execution.**What you’ll be doing*** Designing and delivering category strategies for Cloud and IoT technologies aligned to bp’s Technology Roadmaps.* Building persuasive business cases using cost modelling and value analysis to support transformation.* Leading complex supplier negotiations and managing contracts from initiation to renewal.* Translating business and technical requirements into clear procurement strategies and buying channels.* Implementing supplier performance and relationship frameworks that drive collaboration and results.* Applying agile practices to procurement processes to increase speed and adaptability.* Tracking market intelligence to identify new technologies and advise strategic decisions.**What you’ll bring*** Deep experience in Cloud and/or IoT procurement, with a track record of leading transformation.* Strong analytical thinking and discernment — you connect data to strategy.* Expertise in category strategy, spend profiling, and cost modelling.* Sophisticated negotiation skills and contract management experience.* Familiarity with agility tools and practices in a procurement context.* Ability to build trust and influence across technical and executive partners.* A collaborative attitude and comfort working across rigors and geographies.At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.**Apply now!**#**Legal Disclaimer:**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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