Supplier Quality Management Specialist

Job description / Role

Manage risk and achieve improvements in operating cash flow by reducing the cost of poor quality associated with suppliers and contractors. Achieved by leading and actively participating in the delivery of improved supplier performance through RCFA, Quality in Sourcing Decisions, Quality Strength in Contracts and Supplier Development / Continuous Improvement.

* To plan and execute of SQMp project deployment & work plan in assigned Region or Categories
* To develop and maintain work relationships for specialized function in assigned area (region or category)
* To support prioritized SQM work/task with significant business impact to the region or assigned category
* To execute the SQM activities in line with business drivers and SQMp in pre- and post-contract award (Sourcing Decisions, Contracts & Performance) * To drive supplier quality performance improvement through CAR, RCFA, Continuous Improvement & contractual compliance
* To represent SQM internally with the Line during supplier performance review meetings, and externally with suppliers and contractors.
* Responsible for SQM strategy execution including Quality in Sourcing Decisions, Quality Strength through Contracts and Improved Performance
* Articulate and communicate the strategic vision of SQM to suppliers and stakeholders and translate into actionable plans to deliver value Manage Supply Chain Risk
* Ensure risks are identified and managed thorough application of appropriate quality tools, with gaps identified and communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
* Responsible to drive QMS audit findings using the SQM tool (ESQ) to make sure corrective action measures are complete and taken in a timely manner and are effective
* Ensure contractor/supplier Management of Change (MoC) and corrective actions processes are effectively followed. Improve Upstream Production (mboe) and Reduce Drilling NPT
* Drive suppliers to deliver a discreet and defined set of Supplier RCFAs (Corrective Actions) as related to deferred production losses (mboe) and Drilling NPT
* Ensure contractor's/supplier's corrective action processes are deployed in the assigned area and they are effective
* Apply and disseminate lessons learned from RCFA and Supplier Development/Continuous Improvement activities
* Concisely summarize high value learning/s from Continuous Improvement and RCFA and share with stakeholders and the SQM community Improve Supplier Performance through Supplier
* Establish clear performance improvement goals (Goal Agreements) for suppliers and contractors with input from Supplier Relationship Leaders and the Line.
* Systematically identify defects in the plant, process, people and performance elements of the suppliers' s and Contractor's operating activity and drive improvement utilizing continuous improvement methodologies and tools
* Ensure leading and lagging metrics for specific product or service is in place feeding into continuous improvement process
* Promote a quality culture that ensures "we don't create, accept or pass on defects"
* Collaborate with PSCM personnel to continually improve processes and provide insight and value to the business
* Work closely with the SQM community and other Quality CoPs to support the development and maturing of Quality in assigned Region or Category
* Personally champion HSSE compliance
* Comply and promote compliance with BP's Code of Conduct, ensuring by personal example that you understand and practice ethical business behaviour, and using reasonable care to monitor suppliers and contractors working for BP to ensure they work in a manner consistent with the Code
* Demonstrates the BP Values and Behaviours leadership behaviours that are expected at this level within the organisation Deliver Performance
* Drive and encourage high supplier/contractor performance and delivery against key supplier's and contractor's quality KPIs
* Manage risk by continuously prioritizing assigned tasks and taking proactive measures for proper mitigation

Requirements

* University degree in Engineering or Equivalent Technical Field
* Minimum 5years experience in related field
* Advanced knowledge in quality systems management and processes
* Advanced knowledge in advanced quality engineering tools and concepts(e.g. FMEA, Process Capability)
* Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies, across organizational boundaries and with suppliers
* Proven ability in verbal and written communication
* Professional certification in Quality or Auditing

About the Company

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of nearly 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.