SLSC (Shell Lubricants Supply Company) is part of Lubricants Supply Chain and manages all transactions associated with global sourcing of additives, selection of 3rd party blending location, and some Shell JVs (Joint Ventures) globally.

This role of the Procurement Specialist for Additives is to buy these raw materials on behalf of Shell Lubricants Plants and selected 3rd party blending service providers and is the key link at an operational level between the lubricants plants and manufacture of the raw material (Suppliers).

The focus of this role is on ensure smooth and flawless order processing with emphasis on a strong order entry accuracy that subsequently enables smooth execution of steps in the order to cash including on time invoice payment.

This role has strong potential lead development, for the additives procurement team of 6 members and is therefore a good opportunity for someone interested in developing its people management skills.

The procurement specialist buys Additives on behalf of Shell globally and selected 3rd party blending services provider and supports global contract managers in tracking orders. The procurement specialist has the end-to-end responsibility for the Additives part of this supply chain and supports global contract managers ensure contract agreement with the additives manufacture and lubricants blending sites are successfully realized.

• Order entry accuracy and timeliness into GSAP system
• On time good receipt execution in accordance with blending site confirmation
• Sales invoice accuracy to blending sites
• On time and accurate payment supplier invoices
• focal point for vendor payment query and general complaint management. All queries and complaints must be logged, actioned in a reasonable timeframe.
• monitor, report on and drive resolution of pending order issues, liaising with Shell Business Services to resolve parked invoices.
• proactively contribute to process improvements within the streamline standard ways of working using CI (Continous Improvement) methodology.
• establish and maintain excellent relationship with the global process partners and additive suppliers
• work with the procurement data and pricing coordinators in case of master data or pricing issues.
• demonstrated evidence of Enterprise first values and behaviors will be considered during the selection process.

• Proven track record of success in order to cash and procurement operations, preferably related to cross border activities

• Fluent in English

• Inter-cultural communications skills

• Problem solving and issue resolution

• Wide experience in GSAP

• Knowledge of export/import guidelines

• Working knowledge of participating or leading CI projects

• Communication skills in an international business environment

• Understanding of international INCO terms

• Proven administrative accuracy and right first-time mind-set

• Analytical skills - root cause of process issues identification and corrective actions implementation

• Project management understanding

• Strong organizational skill

• Initiator able to prioritize value added activity that meets wider SLA (service level agreement)