Royal Dutch Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies, operating in over 80 countries and territories and employing more than 90,000 people. Our core values of Honesty, Integrity and Respect for People define who we are and how we work. Royal Dutch Shell has developed a global network of Shell Business Operations to provide first-class services to Shell companies across the world.

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Krakow sits at the centre of Shell’s global businesses, providing an operational backbone to our essential business functions. Working in a vibrant community with strong values and a supportive culture, an SBO-Krakow job will offer the chance to build a lasting and meaningful career. As one of six Business Service Operations centres, located worldwide, a job in Krakow will give you the chance to interact and work with people across the world, helping to deliver excellent support to business clients and internal stakeholders as well as advanced financial operations.
Job description:
The purpose of the Buyer is to manage portfolio of contracts (average number of contracts: 85 depending on contracts’ segmentation) and handling new demands assigned to Class of Business and category/categories according to Category Management Contracting and Procurement (CMCP) guidelines. The Buyer is accountable for aggregating/leveraging third-party spend/demand and to develop/execute the sourcing strategy for operational spend to optimise Shell’s buying power and reduce the overall 3rd party spend. The Buyer will ensure the Sourcing Strategy is aligned with Business/Function priorities through regular engagement with key business stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to establish annual, integrated cost saving targets.


Requirements:

• Qualifications required role and contribution to Business bottom line:
•  Demonstrated understanding of sourcing process and commercial contract management technique
•  Experience in e-sourcing, (online bidding, e-auctions) will be an advantage
•  Experience in souring Professional Services, (HR services, Business Consulting), Real Estate, (facility management, furniture, catering, security, office products etc.) or/and Technology scope (engineering services, analytical testing) will be an advantage
• Ability to make decisions and execute with support of stakeholders
• Team player with high driven and ability to build long term relationships
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Analytical skills and ability to work independently
• Good communications and inter-personal skills
• Enthusiasm and energy
• C1 English level (written & oral)

Number of Vacancies: 1