Procurement Summer Internship (Apr 2024)

About BP Malaysia

BP (British Petroleum) Malaysia is a leading integrated oil and gas company. Boasting a workforce of approximately 1,000 dedicated employees nationwide, BP's total investments in Malaysia, including partner shares, surpass USD 2.5 billion, affirming BP Malaysia's status as one of the largest British investors in the country.

Your role

GBS Procurement is integral to building BP's distinctive capabilities and enhancing key processes. To achieve this, BP collaborates closely with the wider business trading, shipping, and procurement teams across the globe to effectively build, segment, and manage trades and BP's third-party supply chains.

As the Global Business Services (GBS) organization continues to grow and accommodates more, it has the opportunity to deliver additional value in six core areas: 

• Risk and control: Enhancing BP's business and system controls through improved governance and implementation of global process designs, systems templates, and control frameworks. 
• Process effectiveness: Increasing cash and working capital delivery; improved process effectiveness and reliability through delivering an accurate outcome the first time. 
• Process efficiency: Driving commonality of global processes and building these into standard templates to be incorporated into BP's ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems implementations and our continuous improvement activities across operational processes.
• Quality service: Delivering enhanced customer services to the businesses we serve and BP customers, through BP's well-trained, professional people. 
• Capability: Developing future leaders for the organisation through talent management BP and career mapping and developing deep expertise in the domain of process.
• Business Partnering: Establishing a business strong understanding and developing professional guidance to optimize and increase the business with BP's stakeholders and customers.

Training & Development

At BP Malaysia, they prioritize employee growth through their performance management process, called Focus@bp. Your line manager will guide you in setting clear objectives and fostering regular dialogues for professional development. BP Malaysia promotes continuous learning, encouraging interns to expand their skills and knowledge. During your internship, you'll gain expertise through hands-on experiences and a tailored learning program.

Benefits

In addition to a generous monthly allowance, by joining an internship at BP Malaysia, you will also get many other benefits:

• Chance to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Gain valuable, real-world experience in BP's unique environment.
• Flexible work arrangement.
• Harmonious workplace where everyone, from interns to executives, is approachable and willing to assist.
• Annual leaves, one day per your intern period (month).

Career Progression

BP Malaysia does not provide specific information regarding follow-up careers after the internship program is completed. However, BP Malaysia also offers a Graduate Program, which is open to those who have graduated. Moreover, having an internship experience in a reputable company like BP will enrich your CV and help your future job search.

Work-life Balance

According to reviews from interns at BP Malaysia on another platform, they appreciate the flexibility provided, with no fixed office hours as long as tasks are completed satisfactorily. The implementation of a hybrid work model allows interns to work from home for up to two days or more each week, enhancing flexibility and convenience. Remarkably, even interns benefit from this balance, with an entitlement of one day of annual leave per month of their internship period.

Company Culture

BP's culture embodies an exciting journey towards achieving net zero emissions. Through conversations with industry innovators, BP explores progressive solutions for reimagining the energy sector. The company maintains a balanced approach of seriousness and playfulness, facilitating the sharing of stories and insights that inspire and enlighten. This culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, shaping both life at BP and broader perspectives within the industry.

About you

You must meet the following qualifications to join the Procurement Summer Internship:

• Preferably a minimum 3.2 CGPA or equivalent in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Compliance, or related technical/business fields.
• Proficiency in contract management and event administration, including bid invitations, vendor support, and supplier screening.
• Experience in creative content creation, including drafting, modifying, and publishing communications.
• Skills in producing event-related digital media, training videos, presentations, and feedback forms.
• Enthusiasm for using data to inform decisions and willingness to learn new digital platforms.
• Ability to execute day-to-day procurement operations in alignment with set performance indicators and BP's core values.
• Proficiency in analyzing and reporting using complex data sets to support procurement activities.
• Familiarity with Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD) and compliance procedures, including conducting screenings and follow-up reviews.
• Knowledge of general procurement practices is advantageous.
• The final year of study or with at least 2 years remaining.
• Available to join for a 3-month internship starting on April 3, 2024.

How to apply

To apply for this job, click the "Apply on employer site" button below. We will direct you to BP Malaysia's official link for this vacancy. Be sure that you've read all of the requirements mentioned above.

Sources

Here are the sources used for this page:

• bp.com/en_my/malaysia/home/who-we-are/bp-in-malaysia
• bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/life-at-bp.html?
• bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/students-and-graduates/locations/malaysia/intern-programmes
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/bp-Kuala-Lumpur-Reviews-EI_IE9011.0,2_IL.3,15_IM1100.htm?sort.sortType=RD&sort.ascending=false&filter.iso3Language=eng&filter.employmentStatus=INTERN