Senior Buyer Analyst
@ Bp

Szeged, Csongrád, Hungary
$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas globally. We provide an integrated energy offering and aim to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Role Overview

The Senior Buyer Analyst plays a critical role within the Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group. Working in an international, cross-cultural environment, you will inspect requisitions, assign sources of supply, generate purchase orders, manage vendor communications, and resolve operational issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect incoming requisitions for completeness and correctness.
  • Assign sources of supply following category guidance.
  • Generate Purchase Orders and confirm supplier acceptance.
  • Resolve operational issues with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Conduct detailed root cause analyses for issue resolution.
  • Manage required changes and closure of Purchase Orders.
  • Validate vendor banking information through call-backs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
  • Fluency in English and minimum 2 years procurement experience.
  • Proficiency in ARIBA, SAP, Salesforce and advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to work on a split shift and manage change in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience working internationally and troubleshooting operational issues.

Benefits & Environment

bp offers bonus opportunities, extensive cafeteria benefits, life & health insurance, flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days of home office per week, and long term career development with extensive learning options. Additional perks include family friendly policies, employees’ wellbeing programs, and modern office spaces in Budapest Agora and Szeged.

Key skills/competency

  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Analysis
  • Excel
  • ARIBA
  • SAP
  • Negotiation
  • Vendor Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Cross-cultural Communication

How to Get Hired at Bp

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Highlight procurement and finance experiences.
  • Research bp: Understand bp's mission and strategy.
  • Emphasize Technical Skills: Showcase ARIBA, SAP, and Excel proficiency.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice case scenarios and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review ARIBA system functionalities.
Practice advanced Excel functions.
Study SAP modules relevant to procurement.
Review data analysis techniques in finance.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you resolved supplier disputes.
Explain handling high-pressure deadlines.
Discuss teamwork in cross-cultural settings.
Share experience managing change effectively.

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