Contract Specialist

Job category Procurement & Supply Chain Management Experience level Intermediate Relocation available This role is not eligible for relocation Job type Professionals Travel required No travel is expected with this role Job code RQ111121

Let me tell you about the role

Contract Specialist will be:

• Developing fit-for-purpose contract template for procurement.
• Responsible for driving improved value, compliance, and effective risk management, within the sourcing process through effective contract creation, development and management.
• Supporting operational activities in the Castrol Procurement Function to review contract deviations and obtain necessary SME input where required.
• Providing necessary awareness sessions/training and coaching procurement teams on contracting.
• Supporting contract negotiation and development activity where required, and transfers knowledge and skills in the process.

What you will deliver

Contracting

• Understanding the specific contracting requirements of Castrol Business, Procurement, Legal, Ethics & Compliance and other relevant functions.
• Shaping the procurement contracting plans and priorities to ensure compliance in the most efficient and effective way.
• Actively participating in Castrol business projects that involve contracting
• Coordinating with Legal Teams on Castrol standards & contracting specifics.
• Understanding Castrol’s business objectives and requirements for contracting processes.
• Working with the relevant market sector and commodity managers to implement source-to-contract processes to ensure delivery of business plans and market sector/commodity strategies.
• Participating in some aspects of the full sourcing process which include development of scope, contract writing, and contract execution;
• Ensuring the Castrol common processes are implemented, used, and continually improved
• Selecting the correct contract templates for use in creating a contract, being able to use the templates appropriately, and amending clauses where necessary
• Ensuring local contracts align with master/global agreements
• Participating in company networks, sharing information, best practices and lessons learned
• Engaging, challenging, and influencing internal customers, and providing guidance on contracting processes and risk management
• Undertake training sessions for internal partners on contract clauses
• Where required, liaise with suppliers to support internal stakeholders with complex contract negotiations

Contracting excellence: Assist in the data led management of end-to-end category performance by working with the organization, and their team, to understand demand and ensure strategies that can be delivered effectively.

• Own and maintain global contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks and standard terms to ensure consistency in risk allocation, compliance and commercial positions.
• Ensure templates are updated in line with legal, regulatory, HSE, LRMS, tax and digital‑security requirements through collaboration with SMEs.
• Define and govern contracting standards that align with the procurement operating model, category strategies and S2C processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of contracting processes — simplifying workflows, eliminating inefficiencies, and improving cycle time.
• Enable digital contracting capabilities: contract repositories, metadata management, automated workflows and dashboards.

Team integration: Work within procurement team, embracing a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Act as an advocate for contracting, assist in sharing contracting knowledge across teams to ensure business needs are met.

• Helps build contracting knowledge across the wider procurement organization to ensure strategy execution
• Develops their technical capabilities in order to deliver operational excellence
• Embraces accelerator skills; curiosity in external markets, innovation and technological disruption, digital fluency, data-driven insights, and strong collaboration with both suppliers and stakeholders
• Embraces an environment of psychological safety as a foundation for collaborative learning, ideation and innovation

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• Degree educated – Legal profession preferred - or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Post graduate qualification related to procurement desirable

Functional knowledge: An understanding of contract and risk management principles and some exposure to or experience of undertaking procurement processes and developing contracting strategies.

Business expertise: Stakeholder management and influencing skills in order to develop a deep understanding of the supported businesses / regions / assets and their priorities, including long term objectives.

• An ability to develop an understanding of the supported businesses / regions / assets and its objectives
• Knowledge of procurement contracting within a complex multinational business
• Some knowledge in relevant procurement categories with an understanding of the market's dynamics and its influence on procurement strategies

Leadership: Support the team in sharing knowledge with the wider organisation in order to support execution of the strategy. Collaborates across procurement, the businesses, suppliers and beyond to achieve their categories goals.

• Some experience in leading initiatives internationally preferred, recognizing cultural nuances, analyzing data-driven trends & insights, and employing agile/flexible approaches
• An advocate for our code, they incorporate the Operating Management System (OMS) and our safety leadership principles into strategies and everyday work

Problem solving: The role requires analytical thinking to assist in developing and evaluating solutions, as well as judgement to translate business requirements into actionable plans.

• Embraces industry challenges and technological disruption, contributes to development of innovative solutions whilst managing risk
• Foster strong supplier relationships, bringing multiple parties together to collaboratively solve complex business problems
• Supports the translation of business requirements into a strategic category plan
• Uses critical thinking to make informed strategic decisions

Interpersonal skills: Strong interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with the category team, engaging with global, diverse partners, communicating impact fully across organizational levels and handling change effectively.

• Stakeholder networking and influencing skills to ensure buy in and adoption
• Regular interaction with external suppliers and representing bp externally
• Supporting effective change management
• Persevering through organizational complexity and resistance to change

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you !

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor 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.

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.

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.