Job description:

Job Purpose: 
The Buyer position exists to lead and execute RtP transactions in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner, and to ensure that all associated day-to-day activities are delivered at top-quartile performance levels. The successful candidates will also seek and execute continuous improvement projects and act as a primary RtP contact for creation and maintenance of purchase orders as well as other issues relating to transactions in the SAP Blueprint ERP system.

Accountabilities:

• Help drive RtP operational excellence and continuous improvement to top-quartile RtP performance.

• Manage the conversion of Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders

• Provide commercial and RtP advice to business partners and other functional groups

• Identify and resolve RtP non-compliance though awareness and training of stakeholders

• Maintain Purchase Orders and resolve any associated queries on a timely basis. This involves close liaison with the designated invoice query focal point as well as various key business partners in the Americas.

• Work with Accounts Payable (FO-E) to resolve outstanding invoices (usually PO or Business Service Entry related)

• Identify and assist in implementing potential RtP Continuous Improvement opportunities

• Help identify and execute opportunities to maximise use of SAP Blueprint

• Participate in ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are completed and reviewed quarterly (min.)

• Vetting of new vendor requests
   

Dimensions:

• No direct reports

• Part of a virtual team supporting operations in the Netherlands.

• Close collaboration with business stakeholders and own team members

• Opportunities to make an impact on the bottom line by supporting the business partners in delivering high-quality, on-time work

• Exciting and energetic environment

Requirements:

• Fluent in spoken and written English and Dutch

• Experience with RtP processes and ERP (SAP) System functionality

• Effectively communicate high level Requisition-to-Pay (RtP) policies, processes, systems

• Effectively communicate correct procurement system and channel per spend category and advise the business

• Understand the key interfaces and interdependencies between CP processes, controls and systems and those of other Shell departments such as Finance, Projects, etc. and external partners

• Knowledge of the Manual of Authority, i.e. can describe who can commit money on behalf of Shell and understand Shell’s governance/contract signatory process and where this ties in to the RtP process and systems

• Meaningful work in a company that is universally respected as a truly global energy leader (one of the world’s biggest companies according to Fortune Global 500)
• Unique opportunity to fulfill your potential with personal and professional development programs
• Work in a smart and motivated team within a supportive and inclusive culture with strong values
• Attractive salary and bonuses
• Complex medical care and individual life insurance
• Sports programme & facilities e.g. Multisport Benefits Card, vouchers for free time activities
• Good atmosphere at work and comfortable working environment: own canteen and a few relax rooms
• Opportunity to participate in social and community projects