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:
We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join dynamically growing sourcing team that establishes and manages operational contracts worldwide, primarily within IT Category.

Responsibilities:

• Managing portfolio of Operational/Tactical contracts,
• Leading a sourcing process end-end in line with category strategy, including contractual terms and conditions negotiations,
• Developing and executing fit-for-purpose commercial strategies and work plans for operational/tactical spend, aligned with CP in the Business and Category Management strategies
• Ensuring business continuity; goods and services to be delivered to the Business on time at competitive price,
• Maximizing value and deliver cost savings from existing contracts’ portfolio and new sourcing projects; challenge demand, specification and price,
• Selecting, developing and managing suppliers to meet cost and performance goals with emphasis placed on quality,
• Ensuring compliance with Contracting & Procurement guidelines and principles, category strategy,
• Proactively managing relations with key stakeholders and acting as a business advisor,
• Seeking continuous improvement opportunities,
• Communicating virtually with multiple stakeholders located in various countries / regions,
• Working in performance-driven, dynamic and continuously changing environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting and procurement,
• English C1,
• Top negotiation skills,
• An experience in sourcing of IT category products/services will be an advantage.
• Team player with the ability to build long term relationships,
• Ability to informally manage and lead a team,
• Enthusiasm and capacity to learn new skills quickly and immediate application on the job,
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently,
• Strong customer focus,
• Good communications and inter-personal skills
• Ability to make decisions and execute with support of stakeholders,
• Attention to details including robust understanding of Contract Law and contract execution,
• Organized and able to prioritise tasks.

Number of Vacancies: 1