Category Specialist

Entity: Production & OperationsJob Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management GroupJob Description: bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, demonstrates its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both an outstanding oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we champion a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.Role SynopsisThis role reports to the Principal Category Manager for Production and supports Upstream Category Management for bpx energy. This role applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI techniques to improve sourcing decisions, category strategies, supplier performance, cost management, and risk mitigation across the procurement lifecycle.This role sits at the intersection of data science and procurement, translating complex data into actionable insights that directly impact cost, margin, supply continuity, and operational performance. The position partners closely with Category Managers, Production, Finance, and Digital teams.Possible Categories supported:Work Over Rigs, Well Intervention Services, Fluid Hauling, Compression, Rotating Equipment, or other categories as assigned.Key AccountabilitiesEnsure that BPX and PSCM standards, processes and operating systems are implemented in all PSCM activities.Demonstrate a foundational understanding of category management strategies and supplier management plans, including contracts (Master and commercial agreements).Support implementation of category management and contracting plans, including short- and medium-term agreements.Advanced Analytics & Data ScienceDevelop predictive and prescriptive models for spend and demand forecasting, cost driver modeling, supplier risk prediction, and working-capital optimization.Apply machine learning techniques to large procurement and operational datasets.Build scenario models to evaluate sourcing strategies under commodity volatility and capacity constraints.Energy Procurement & Category EnablementPartner with Category Managers supporting Production related spend categories.Embed analytics into category strategies, sourcing events, supplier selection, and negotiations.Translate engineering and operational inputs into commercial insights.Data Engineering & Procurement SystemsBuild and maintain datasets from ERP, sourcing platforms, contracts, and market data.Understand detailed data architecture including data products and integrations.Automate spend classification and data refresh processes.Ensure data quality, governance, and audit readiness.Visualization & Decision SupportDevelop dashboards and analytical tools to support spend transparency, supplier performance, and risk visibility.Communicate insights through clear narratives and executive-ready summaries in PowerBI and Palantir.AI & Digital InnovationApply AI and generative AI tools to accelerate insight generation and sourcing preparation.Identify opportunities to automate repeatable procurement analytics workflows.Experience with developing in AWS Bedrock, Claude Code, Snowflake, or Palantir.Experience in coding with Python.Business Process automationFamiliarity with Power Platform including PowerApps, PowerPages, PowerAutomate and Microsoft Dynamics.Crucial EducationBachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, or related quantitative field.Equivalent experience of 8 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.Crucial Job Criteria and Qualifications2+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative roles with exposure to procurement or supply chain.Exposure to oil and gas upstream operations would benefit the role.Strong analytical skills with experience using Power BI and Palantir.Interest in applying digital tools and AI-enabled workflows (e.g., Copilot, Claude Palantir) to improve efficiency.Cloud platforms including Snowflake and AWS Bedrock.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.Strong written and verbal communication skills.What Success Looks LikeProcurement decisions are measurably improved through analyticsCategory teams actively use models and dashboardsSupplier risks are identified earlierAnalytics solutions scale into repeatable toolsSalary and BenefitsWe offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life, including health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedules, paid time off, discretionary annual bonus program, and a 401(k) matching program.How much do we pay (Base)? $75,000 - $110,000*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Contract Creation, Contract handover and implementation, Contract Management, Digital Fluency, Leading Self, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Relationship Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Selection, Value creation and managementLegal 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.

Created: 2026-03-07