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Sunday, 8 December 2013

Category Manager - Professional Services & HR

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Reference Number
ADV1605

Category Manager - Professional Services & HR

Closing date for applications
13 December 2013
Country
United Kingdom
City
Reading
Function/Discipline
Contracts & Procurement
Employment Category
This is a permanent role
This role is offered on local conditions
Working Hours
Standard hours apply
Full/Part-Time
Full Time
Number of Roles Available
1
Salary
Competitive

The Organisation

BG Advance is one of the major business divisions of BG Group providing the functional and technical excellence that supports all of our activities. BG Advance encompasses the following key areas: Exploration, Petroleum Engineering and Developments, Engineering Projects, Operations and Well Engineering, Commercial and Assurance, Strategy and Portfolio Development, IT & Technology and HSSE. Coupled with the co-ordination and development of BG Group strategy and the longer-term planning and development of technical and commercial capabilities, BG Advance’s focus is on developing best practice and improved standards and capabilities.

Position Summary

The Professional Services Category Manager is responsible for the development of demand information together with stakeholders that can be translated into strategic supply projects on a global category basis for a wide area of spend which includes:
•           Professional Consulting Services  (Finance, Audit, Economics,   Management, Strategy etc)
•           Legal Services
•           Marketing Services
•           PCA Support inc Marketing
•           Company Secretarial Services
•           Group Strategy
•           M&A
•           Engineering Services
•           Property Services
Given the above mix this role will interface at the highest levels. Additionally this post should be instrumental to the on-going development of engagement planning and delivery on a category level both for Indirects and potentially other areas of C&P given the strong consulting skills that we are seeking.

Key Accountabilities

Provide regular updates to Global Head of Indirects Category including project statuses, stakeholder updates, savings delivery and Asset interactions as necessary
Develop and maintain global category plan for Indirects using global demand data from Assets
Develop, deliver and maintain a stakeholder management plan incorporating key internal and external interfaces including the management of a comprehensive global business review programme with all major suppliers
Chair weekly calls with extended Indirects Category Team, located within Assets, to drive delivery of category plan including value creation and savings
Develop business cases and develop project rationale for new C&P projects to be incorporated within the category plan
Execute specific strategic sourcing projects as identified within the category plan
Provide expert advice to C&P Assets and Group functions on all areas related to C&P Business Processes and the underlying C&P systems and tools
Bring contract and procurement best practice into C&P processes to ensure the programme of transformational change delivers functional excellence
Remain informed of industry best practices for the functional area and create awareness of these for the extended global and leadership team as appropriate
Note: Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all managers are accountable for HSSE within their area of the business and are responsible for ensuring that their team adopt exemplary HSSE behaviours

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute

Essential
  • Extensive contract and procurement industry experience
  • Experience of procurement in international, geographically-diverse environments
  • Strong experience in managing change and improving contracting and procurement processes
  • Strong knowledge of contracting and category management
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Broad knowledge of C&P Business Processes and Systems
  • Excellent client engagement skills – competent at leading and managing meetings and presenting to senior level
  • Experience of building relationships with internal business customers
 Desirable
  • Oil and Gas industry experience in a breadth of categories, e.g. Capital Projects, Operations and Maintenance, Well Engineering and Indirects.
Knowledge Skills & Attributes
  • Passion for leading change and driving C&P excellence into the business.
  • Fully competent in all phases of the C&P process, with full understanding of BG tools & techniques and relevant regulatory / legislative requirements.
  • Demonstrates full understanding of HSSE requirements and knows how to apply them within C&P context.
  • Highly developed quantitative, analytical and project management ability.
  • Proven effective networker with evidence of developing and building constructive working relationships, whilst maintaining objectivity and pragmatism.
  • Noted for commercial acumen, creativity, clarity of communication, and conceptual thinking ability.
  • Strong communication, networking, influencing and inter-personal skills with the professional credibility and cultural sensitivity to represent C&P with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of C&P governance, process and systems, and the ability to provide leadership across organisational boundaries in regulatory and ethical matters.
  • Ability to recognise opportunities for knowledge transfer across different business scenario
  • Gravitas, emotional resilience, confidence and ability to relate to Group Senior/Executive Leadership
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent; membership of a relevant professional body (eg: MCIPS, CPSM, MIIAPS) preferred.
  • Fluent in the English language and able to effectively articulate complex issues in written and oral presentations.

Additional Information for External Candidates

BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.
 
Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.
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