2027 Supply, Trading, and Shipping Graduate Program

September 17, 2026

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group, Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About bp:

Minimum Requirements:

Working toward Bachelor’s degree
Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0
Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)
Must be available to start on agreed upon global program start dates (January 19, 2027 or June 21, 2027).

Key skills required include:

Ability to work and pivot when needed in a fast-paced environment with specific timelines
Ability to foster strong relationships with team members and across the supporting teams
Strong analytical skills and not afraid to challenge viewpoints to ultimate create the strongest outcome
Time management and ability to handle competing priorities
Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

Benefits:

One-time sign on bonus
Annual cash bonus
Retirement benefits (401K and Pension)
Relocation and moving assistance
Health and welfare benefits
Competitive base salary
This role pays $85,000, based on the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree
Please note the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting. You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.

Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, 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.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this roleThis role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Authenticity, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital Collaboration, Digital Communication, Digital Fluency, Digital Visualization, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Exposure Management, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Listening, Market Knowledge, Negotiating value, Negotiation planning and preparation, Presenting, Statistics, Strategic Thinking {+ 5 more}

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.

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