Strategic Sourcing Manager

Full time

Strategic Sourcing Manager

United States of America, Texas, Houston 1 day ago

Job category

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Experience level

Intermediate

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ107543

Job Description

About Archaea

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About the role

We are seeking a results-driven Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive value across assigned categories. In this role, you will execute sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence and supply chain performance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and delivering measurable business impact.

Key accountabilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories in alignment with enterprise objectives.

Manage sourcing events including RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and award recommendations.

Conduct spend analysis, market research, and cost modeling to identify sourcing opportunities.

Track and report on savings, supplier KPIs, and performance metrics.

Monitor supplier performance, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and manage supplier relationships.

Support supplier risk management and alternative sourcing strategies.

Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.

Partner with Legal to draft, review, execute and amend supplier agreements.

Partner with Development, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance.

Mentor and support junior team members, promoting best practices and process adherence.

Essential education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.

Essential experience

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements.

Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle).

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities

Effective communicator and influencer

Results-oriented and process-driven

Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable criteria

Experience managing multi-category sourcing (direct, indirect, services, or capital equipment).

Familiarity with reporting or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, DOMO).

Experience with supplier scorecards, SRM programs, or operational excellence initiatives.

Master’s degree or MBA.

Why join us?

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build out tomorrow’s, today!

How much do we pay? $70,700 - $101,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

Join our industry-leading team and you’ll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:

Discretionary Annual Bonus Program

Quarterly Momentum Bonus

401K Program

Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

But above all? You’ll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition – to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. today!

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.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.