Jake Bodin
Senior Innovation Sourcing Manager - Trading & Shipping @bp
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Innovation Sourcing Manager - Trading & Shipping @bp
London, GB
As a Senior Innovation Sourcing Manager in bp’s Trading & Shipping business, I specialise in enabling digital transformation and strategic growth through high-impact sourcing, commercial structuring, and cross functional delivery.I’m a subject matter expert in procurement, contract negotiation, and strategic partnerships - driving over 50 innovation projects that have delivered measurable P&L value and accelerated bp’s path to becoming an integrated energy company.I work at the intersection of innovation, compliance, and execution, partnering with front, middle, and back-office stakeholders to implement agile sourcing strategies that balance speed, risk, and long-term value.Key strengths: End-to-end deal ownership AI-enabled contracting (3 months → 8 days) Strategic sourcing and value-based contracting Commercial and financial modelling Stakeholder leadership & cross functional delivery Innovation scouting, startup engagement, and tech-led transformationI thrive on navigating ambiguity, simplifying complexity, and unlocking value where others see risk. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building meaningful, forward-thinking partnerships.
EDUCATION
The Open University
Information Technology & Telecommunications
University of Oxford
Certificate, Organizational Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT JAKE BODIN
There\'s a way to do it better - find it!\"Innovating at the intersection of procurement, strategic partnerships, and disruptive technologies to drive business growth, competitive advantage, and sustainability for BP, its customers, and the planet.As a procurement expert, I specialize in strategic partnerships, deal structuring, and value-based contracting, with a focus on the startup ecosystem. I champion Corporate Venturing, improving startup readiness through fit-for-purpose processes and cross-functional alignment to accelerate corporate innovation.I drive revenue growth and operational efficiency by identifying and leveraging emerging technologies, structuring commercialization models, and fostering agile innovation and implementation. Skilled in balancing risk and compliance with agility, I collaborate across procurement, legal, technology, and digital security to enable scalable, high-impact solutions.Passionate about building innovation ecosystems, I continuously scout new ventures, partnerships, and disruptive solutions that unlock commercial value and transform industries with a focus on business strategy.
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