Overview BP is implementing a new supplier collaboration platform called enabling suppliers to transact with BP electronically. The Supplier Enablement Specialist will support suppliers throughout the onboarding journey, ensuring they successfully register, accept invitations, and begin transacting through the network.
Key Responsibilities
- Support supplier onboarding to SAP Business Network.
- Send and manage supplier invitations and onboarding communications.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure:
- Invitation acceptance
- Network registration completion
- Successful transaction initiation
- First order confirmations
- Provide troubleshooting and early-life support to suppliers.
- Support large-scale deployment waves involving hundreds of suppliers across multiple countries.
Project Structure
- Initial focus on US deployment.
- Multiple future deployment waves planned over several years.
- Includes approximately 3 months of Early Life Support (ELS) after go-live.
Candidate Profile
Experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience.
- Entry-level opportunity with structured onboarding and training.
Preferred Background
- Exposure to Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Experience in a shared services environment is desirable but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of procurement operations is advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP Ariba
- P2P systems and tools
- General system proficiency and ability to learn new applications
Training & Development
- Approximately 8-week onboarding program.
- Process documentation and structured training provided.
- Opportunity to shadow experienced team members before taking ownership of activities.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Additional language proficiency:
- Spanish
- German
- Polish
- Prior supplier enablement or procurement-related experience.
Growth Opportunities
- Opportunity to continue supporting future deployment waves.
- Long-term career potential within the project, with some current team members having remained in similar roles for over three years.
Ideal Candidate A proactive and customer-focused professional with basic procurement/P2P knowledge, robust communication skills, and the ability to engage with suppliers to drive successful adoption of SAP Business Network.