Sourcing Lead – for bp (marketing category)
Via agency · Grafton Recruitment
Budapest
Join a global procurement team and play a key role in delivering sourcing and contracting projects across the marketing category. In this position, you will support stakeholders across the EU & US markets, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth delivery of procurement processes in a dynamic international environment.
Tasks
- Lead end-to-end sourcing projects across a variety of marketing-related procurement activities.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage supplier selection processes, RFx activities, and commercial evaluations.
- Prepare, negotiate, and coordinate contracts through internal approval processes.
- Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value creation, and process improvement.
- Analyze data, prepare reports, and support procurement performance tracking.
- Investigate and resolve sourcing challenges, risks, and operational bottlenecks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to best practices within the sourcing function.
Conditions & benefits
Home office2 days home office per weekContract1-year contract with the possibility of extension
Requirements
- 4-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or strategic purchasing with ownership of end-to-end sourcing activities.
- Strong background in contract negotiations, supplier management, and sourcing strategy development.
- Experience within the marketing category is highly advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and proactively solve complex business challenges.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Professional working proficiency in English is essential.
- German language skills are a plus.
- Previous experience in an international or global business environment is an advantage.