The purpose of this role is to provide operational/tactical/strategic contracting and procurement support to capital projects in the Americas region and support the central category management team for EPC.

The successful candidate will execute Shell’s Category Management & Contracting Process (CMCP), including Contract Strategy, Tactics and Contract Management activities for the assigned contract portfolio.

• Internal (Shell) stakeholders in development and execution of procurement strategies driving towards value maximization. [Pre-award Phase]
• Internal (Shell) & External (Suppliers) Stakeholders in ensuring delivery of maximum value via each of the awarded contract/commercial deal. [Post-award Phase]

• Execute Group Contract Management process for assigned operational/tactical contracts

• Post award contract management in EPC contracts (Contractor relationship and performance management, Contract administration and variations/claims management)

• Drive contractor performance; assist/conduct Business Performance Reviews (BPRs); ensure delivery & effectively manage contracts while continuously drive value improvement targets

• Develop commercially competitive contracting & procurement strategies for assigned key spend categories which meets the Project/Business Demand while taking into account potential implementation of Global Strategies at local/regional/project level.

• Conduct tenders & drive negotiations with Suppliers in accordance to Shell process.

• Analyse CP business requirements and external market dynamics.

• Manage one-off Purchase Orders.

• Deliver end-to-end cost savings impacting bottom line.

• Ensure Supply Chain Strategy supports Goal Zero Aspiration and is in compliance with all HSSE requirements

• Implementation of robust CP tactics/strategy and contract documentation to secure third party services and materials in compliance with business need, quality requirements and on best commercial terms that fully accounts for all market capacity/capability and risks/opportunities.

• Supporting the delivery of contracts awarded, which includes developing comprehensive post award contract management plans to enable value maximization for the organization.

A senior procurement professional with extensive prior experience is highly desired. This position requires a skilled Supply Chain professional with experience in project/EPC contracting, or a project specialist with proven commercial and contracting experience.

• A degree level (Business/Engineering) and proven experience within CP.

• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.

• 10+ years of relevant CP experience in Equipment/Fabrication/Maintenance/Goods/Services contract management in Capital Projects/Assets/manufacturing industry.

• High-energy individual with tenacity, good people skills and the ability to take initiative and deliver results.

• Proven experience in contract negotiations & complex tendering process

• Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.

• Understanding of Project CP (strategy, EPC contracting, project materials management, claims mgt, etc.) preferable

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to seek understanding and to influence towards own goals.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

• Ability to cope with complexity & uncertainty and proven adaptability.

• Driven, Motivated & Passionate to drive positive change.

• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification preferred but not mandatory.

• Leader in Energy Transition /Decarbonization processes worldwide

• Leading Supply Chain function on Polish labor market with a potential to grow with multi opportunities to grow within our global/inter-centers structures

• Complex and business oriented projects for Experienced Contract and Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals and close- to-business project professionals, experienced in contracting, procurement and supply chain processes

• Opportunity to participate in Digital transformation and Data usage for Contract Procurement and Supply Chain E2E process;

• Innovators, with whom you would work on Digital transformation;

• Business proximity and true impact of Contract Procurement and Supply Chain function is Shell; /People, who have true impact on business, by developing acumen, proximity and driving real changes in Procurement and Supply Chain functions at Shell

• “You are in a Safe Hands” our unique four phases onboarding program

• Attractive relocation package available once relocating from another country;

• Employee Referral Program;

• By clear career path and Talent Management program;

• By learning and development programs to skill up within 11 Contract and Procurement and Supply Chain competencies;

• By additional funds for trainings and certifications (ACCA, CIMA, CIPS, Lean Six Sigma);

• By Contract Procurement and Supply Chain Mentoring program;

• Flexible working time (home working, hybrid);

• Complex medical care and individual life insurance;

• Comfortable working environment: newly-built modern office with its own canteen, relax rooms, bike & car parking space;

• Improved accessibility of office and sanitary facilities;

• Attractive salary package;

• Shell Card for fuel discount;

• MultiSport Card (12 sports sections);

• Vouchers for cultural and free time activities

• Honesty, Integrity and Respect for each other as Contract Procurement and Supply Chain core values;

• Energetic and Friendly atmosphere at work;

• Employee Engagement groups – where can influence on Contract and Procurement and Supply Chain work environment;

• Assistive technologies and reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities;

• “Bring Mother back into the workforce” program;