Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group
Job Description:
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero.

In Hungary, we operate bp’s Global Business Services organization which is an integrated part of bp. Our people want to play their part in solving the big complex challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world’s need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices in Budapest and Szeged, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions – providing solutions across all of bp. Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Join our Team and advance your career as a

Travel and Meetings Programme Lead (UK/EMEA)

In this role You will:

Manage day to day operations of the travel/meeting/event programmes, including direct oversight of the managed service providers (MSP) to drive a good user experience.
Support delivery of company business and functional strategies through advising, educating, and influencing on a wide range of travel/meeting/event related issues.
Provide proactive support to end users through providing quick resolution to end to end programme queries encompassing processes, strategies, systems and the organization.
Build strong internal stakeholder relationships through supporting cross functional teams that address and resolve complex issues.
Develop and deploy programme management training and awareness sessions supporting existing needs and new initiatives.
Act as SME to lead key delivery initiatives including new country and business unit implementations and strategic deployments.
Identify opportunities to improve operations and processes through running improvement and innovation initiatives.
Monitor and measure effectiveness of day-to-day MSP performance, interfacing back to bp’s internal businesses and stakeholders.
Develop and own working relationships with users across the wider bp businesses.
Provide support during UK/EMEA working hours.
Provide back-up coverage for the Contingent Workforce Programme as needed.

What You need to be successful:

BSc degree (ideally in procurement or business) or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years-experience in a business travel management role
Fluency in English
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Experience in delivering communication and change management plans and campaigns.
Experience of working cross culturally and in an international environment across different time-zones.
Ability to communicate and influence across different levels in the organization.
Resilient and experienced in working in a complex multi-faceted environment.
Skilled in delivering customer service and resolving blocking issues.
Proven experience in working through crisis situations.

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
Life & health insurance, medical care package
Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
Possibility to join our social communities and networks
Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at Pw C's annual employer research. Come and join us!

Travel Requirement
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modelling, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management
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.