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Bpinternational

Procurement Lead

LocationIndia - Mumbai
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience7–10 yrs
DepartmentProcurement & Supply Chain Management
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live14h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
7+ years of direct category management experience in procurement, with strong financial understanding and commercial competence driving value delivery and negotiations
8–10 years of overall experience in procurement/supply chain, with proven track record of managing strategic categories and supporting business outcomes
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
Post-graduate qualification in Management / Procurement / Supply Chain is desirable
Skills
Power BI
Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Job Description:
Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.
At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of nurturing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world’s ambition of a low-carbon future.
Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?
About the role:
You will work closely with business and Global Procurement teams to manage business expectations for achieving the larger objectives of the India business, with a strong focus on category management, digital enablement, and data-driven decision making.
Responsibilities include:
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Drive procurement outcomes through end-to-end category management, aligning global strategies with local execution to deliver sustainable value and supply resilience
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Lead category analytics including spend visibility, cost drivers, and savings tracking using digital tools
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Develop and maintain advanced financial reporting, dashboards (Power BI), and target frameworks
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Drive contract compliance, contract lifecycle management, and governance processes
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Complete procurement activities aligned with S2C (Source-to-Contract) processes, policies, and compliance frameworks
Key Accountabilities
Category Delivery
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Support execution of category strategies for assigned spend areas, ensuring alignment with global category direction and local business priorities
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Apply category knowledge to see opportunities for cost optimization, value creation, resilience, innovation, and supplier development
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Support localization, supplier development, and innovation initiatives in collaboration with global teams
S2C and Sourcing Execution
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Complete procurement activity across the Source-to-Contract lifecycle, including demand understanding, sourcing support, RFQ/RFP management, bid analysis, negotiation inputs, contracting, and handover
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Support tendering and sourcing events with structured commercial evaluation and governance compliance
Contract Management & Compliance
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Support contract lifecycle management, including contract coverage, renewals, adherence tracking, and supplier obligations monitoring.
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Improve contract compliance and reduce commercial leakage through better visibility and governance.
Digital, Data & Analytics
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Build and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and performance trackers using tools such as Power BI and Excel-based analytics models
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Analyze spend, pricing, supplier performance, and procurement indicators to generate insights for decision-making
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Contribute to procurement digitization and standardization initiatives that improve visibility, speed, and decision quality
Supplier & Customer Management
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Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal customers across business, finance, operations, and global procurement teams
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Lead supplier performance management (SPM/SRM) through structured scorecards and dashboards
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Bring external market insight and supplier intelligence to internal discussions to support proactive decision-making
Commercial & Business Support
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Track cost movements, market trends, and supply-demand dynamics to support business planning and budgeting
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Support annual planning, savings tracking, forecasting inputs, and COGS-related analysis
Experience and Qualifications:
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7+ years of direct category management experience in procurement, with strong financial understanding and commercial competence driving value delivery and negotiations
•
8–10 years of overall experience in procurement/supply chain, with proven track record of managing strategic categories and supporting business outcomes
•
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
•
Post-graduate qualification in Management / Procurement / Supply Chain is desirable
Travel Requirement:
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, Leading Self, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Procurement, Product and market intelligence, Source to Contract, Source-to-Pay (S2P), Source-to-Pay Process, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Procurement, Strategic Stakeholder Management, Supplier Contracts, Supplier Relationship Management, Sustainability awareness and action
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.
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