Job description:
We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join dynamically growing sourcing team that establishes and manages operational contracts worldwide.
Responsibilities:
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Leading a sourcing process end-end in line with category strategy, including contractual terms and conditions negotiations,
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Managing portfolio of up to 100, low-medium complexity operational contracts,
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Ensuring business continuity; goods and services to be delivered to the Business on time at competitive price,
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Maximizing value and deliver cost savings from existing contracts’ portfolio and new sourcing projects; challenge demand, specification and cost,
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Managing spend estimated between 5-10 million USD per annum - depending on portfolio and experience,
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Selecting, developing and managing suppliers to meet cost and performance goals with emphasis placed on quality,
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Ensuring compliance with Contracting & Procurement guidelines and principles, category strategy,
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Proactively managing relations with key stakeholders and acting as a business advisor,
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Seeking continuous improvement opportunities,
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Communicating virtually with multiple stakeholders located in various countries / regions
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Working in performance-driven, dynamic and continuously changing environment.
Requirements:
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Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting and procurement,
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Fluent English and French (written & oral),
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Top negotiation skills,
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An experience in sourcing of category products/services,
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Team player with the ability to build long term relationships,
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Strong analytical skills,
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Strong customer focus,
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Ability to make decisions and execute with support of stakeholders,
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Attention to details including robust understanding of Contract Law and contract execution,
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Organized and able to prioritise tasks.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Benefits of working at Shell:
- 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
