Supply Chain Commercial Specialist

Profile

, Argentina

Job Family Group:

Contracting and Procurement

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

April 3, 2023

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Description

Shell Projects & Technology provides technical services, technology capability and major project delivery in both Upstream and Downstream activities. We also deliver differentiating technical information technology and drive research and innovation to create technology solutions for tomorrow.

The SC Ops Shales Team is part of integrated supply chain team that takes a holistic, E2E approach to managing Argentina contracts for performance and competitiveness. This is a challenging and rewarding role with an opportunity to see various parts of the Upstream and P&T businesses through a commercial and Supply Chain lens.

The SC Ops Shales Team in Argentina contributes to the development of a more effective approach to managing our tactical and operational contracts for greater value and cost efficiency (eg trading house, thematic contract consolidation).

Purpose


Manage a Medium complexity Shales Contract portfolio
Develop, tender, and negotiate contracts in line with the Business Demand
Demonstrate HSSE behaviours in dealings with colleagues/contractors
Working with Shales Strategic team to maximize value from Tactical contracts and localize Framework Agreements and Category contracts
Ensure continuity of supply through managing ad-hoc business requirements


Accountabilities

Engage with colleagues and stakeholders within Shales Business and Functions to collaborate across organizational boundaries and deliver substantial value by:


Developing and executing fit-for-purpose commercial strategies and work plans for Tactical spend, aligned with Category Management strategies and Category Leads
Providing a strong commercial influence with optimizing demand and specifications
Supporting Manage the Tail initiatives and rationalize the number of Contracts/Suppliers
Sharing best practices and external market dynamics to deliver value
Implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to streamline, simplify, standardize and improve performance
Ensuring compliance with Ethics & Compliance and Shell Control Framework requirements
Delivering end-to-end cost savings impacting RDS bottom line


Dimensions


Manage annual spend in range /- 3M USD per annum developing portfolio contracting strategies, executing tenders and implementing contracts with value /- 1M USD
Contract portfolio /- 30
Part of the global team (One Team – multiple locations). No direct reports
Stakeholders may be in various businesses and geographic locations
Collaboration with Strategic Supply Chain Leads, Global Category Managers, SC colleagues and own team members
Opportunity to make an impact on a bottom-line savings
Engage with Requisitioners on demand profile


Skills and requirements


5 years work experience in Procurement or similar discipline
University Degree required or equivalent SC commercial experience
Experience with negotiation and commercial transactions is essential
Bachelor / Master degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Law, Economics, Finance, or related discipline(s)
Proven ability to take initiative, influence others, and make recommendation/decisions in a timely manner with imperfect data
Knowledge of SAP and RtP process is beneficial
Well organized and able to manage competing priorities
Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and in teams
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Exhibits business savviness and commercial curiosity
Advanced Fluent in English and Spanish (written & oral)
Proven track record of identifying and executing Continuous Improvement projects


Special Challenges


Ability to work across organizational boundaries and interface with varying levels of management
Adapt rapidly to changing circumstances/priorities
Ability to deliver high quality results with minimal supervision
Local complexity –full understanding of local regulations and Shell standards, direct accountability to manage E&C aspects, import procedures, indemnities, Guarantees, periodically review indexation and Union Agreements
Engage with vendors in potential union conflicts/strikes (political risks), direct accountability for cooperation custom agencies


Competence

Demonstrated evidence of Enterprise first values and behaviours will be taken into account during the selection process.

Business Partnering - Skill

Analyze Markets and Cost Models - Skill

End-to-End Category & Sourcing Strategies - Skill

Supplier Management - Skill

Deal Making and Negotiation - Knowledge

Post-Award Contract Management - Knowledge

Process. Systems, Information and Data Management - Skill

Materials Management and Warehouse Operations - Knowledge

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