IT Commercial Manager
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a dynamic, hands on, individual who will be responsible for managing vendor and contract lifecycle from an IT perspective, cost management across multiple IT businesses and finally managing and controlling the software license portfolio used across the Group. They will be responsible for providing the necessary oversight of all IT related Commercial based activities.
Duties and responsibilities
• Responsible for managing all the IT contract lifecycle and technology spend across the organization
• Lead the end to end sourcing activities for executing sourcing processes, establishing requirements, tendering, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, implementation, risk mitigation, contract management and SRM activities.
• Build long term relationships with business stakeholders, providing a single point of contact and becoming trusted advisors, working collaboratively across the organization that deliver commercial value
• Responsible for the operational and strategic management of software licenses within the organization.
• Ensure the adherence to IT Asset Management (ITAM) process across the group through an effective governance framework
• Review, draft and negotiate terms in a variety of agreements including supplier contract agency and customer contracts and service provision agreements.
• Ensure compliance to software and hardware vendors contractual terms by effectively tracking, monitoring, reporting, auditing, renewing and disposing assets throughout their lifecycle
• Manage and maintain company's contracts register, including all customer and supplier agreements to ensure all key terms are readily accessible and all agreements captured centrally.
• Working closely with the Finance team to produce all the necessary Financial Management information packs required to effectively Manage IT Costs and the IT budget
• Supporting demand management and new business cases to ensure accurate OPEX costs are monitored and reflected for future budgeting
• Leading cost control initiatives to reduce the IT operational cost base
PERSONAL SKILLS
Knowledge
• Good knowledge of IT Procurement practices, across hardware, software, services, networks and outsourcing.
• Good understanding of commercial objectives and budgeting cycles
• Understanding of software licensing/maintenance models.
General Skills/Attributes
• Business acumen
• Team Player
• Strong customer service mind-set
• Able to provide a high level of service to users
• Influencing, motivating, facilitation, coaching and mentoring skill
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity, a desire to solve technical problems
• Flexible & “can do” attitude
• Ability to prioritize
• Good organisation and planning skills with a very high attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively with users and senior management
Experience Required
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential
• Experience writing procurement policies and strategies
• Experience in supplier/ relationship management, and dispute resolution
• Experience dealing with negotiating IT contracts
• Extensive experience in software agreements & licensing models
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimal Qualifications
• Degree or higher qualification in information technology or a track record working in an information technology service delivery field.
Preferred Qualifications
• MCIPS
• CIPS
Why you’ll want to work with us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
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 disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.