Senior Category Manager

Job Family Group

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Family Group

Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group



Job Description

bpx energy is a leading US onshore oil and gas business with operations across Texas and Louisiana with our headquarters in Denver Colorado. As part of bp, bpx combines operational discipline, technical capability, and a high-accountability culture to safely deliver reliable energy while continuing to reduce emissions and improve performance.

Role Synopsis

This role reports to the Principal Category Manager for Production and provides analytical, tactical, and execution support to the PSCM Production Category Team. The role helps deliver category strategies, execute supplier and contract management activities, strengthen compliance, and support value delivery across designated Production and Intervention categories. This role will also be responsible for all strategic sourcing activities within their defined categories.

• Build effective working relationships with Production stakeholders/regional teams, PSCM category teams, and local suppliers.
• Support supplier relationship management, contract compliance, sourcing execution, and category plan delivery in alignment with bp and bpx standards.
• Contribute to safe, efficient, and compliant supply chain activity by improving execution discipline, reducing operational risk, and supporting lease operating expense value delivery.

• Production chemicals, workover rigs, well intervention services, fluid hauling, rotating equipment, roustabout/contract labor, artificial lift solutions, automation and measurement, and other Production/Operations categories as assigned.

• Support Production teams in delivering PSCM category management support, executing category plans, and managing relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and other external parties as required.
• Execute category management and contracting activities for delegated categories, including sourcing support, contract implementation, supplier onboarding, and short- and long-term agreement support.
• Ensure bpx and PSCM standards, processes, systems, and local requirements are applied consistently across assigned procurement and supply chain activities.
• Identify PSCM risks, support mitigation plans, and apply appropriate cost management, contract management, and compliance controls during contract execution.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships that support safe operations, continuous improvement, reliable service delivery, and reduced operational risk.
• Coordinate performance reviews with stakeholders and suppliers, monitor supplier performance, support corrective action plans, and escalate service delivery issues or disputes when required.
• Execute PSCM common processes, promote efficient and compliant procurement transactions, and support continuous improvement across the value chain.
• Work closely with PSCM Category and Operations teams to support business continuity, resolve execution issues, and maintain alignment with operational priorities.
• Partner with business stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value contributions with a direct impact on lease operating expenses, supplier performance, and operational reliability.
• Use of data and analytics to drive insights into Category Strategies, vendor negotiations, and other operational aspects of the business.
• Continuous improve and offer suggestions to improve upon ways of working.

• University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 7+ years of relevant sourcing, category management, supply chain, or operations support experience; experience supporting production/operations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, commercial, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence internal…