Contract & Procurement Specialist

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What is the Role

The Contracting & Procurement Specialist is responsible for the delivery of all Contracting & Procurement related activities in support of the Shell Southern North Sea upstream operations covering the full End-to-End C&P cycle including all Requisition to Pay and Category Management and Contracting Process Related activities. Your role is part of a pool of seasoned C&P professionals and brings a broad experience across various categories. You will support one of the assigned categories in support of specifically related to on- and offshore projects turnarounds and logistics as well as all Operations & Maintenance related scope. As the Contracting & Procurement Specialist you can work autonomously and fulfil additional tasks including asset stakeholder management.

Part of this role is to:

• Act as Contracting & Procurement Specialist in support of Shell Southern North Sea operations maintenance and Turnarounds

• Develop competitive contracting & procurement strategies for offshore and onshore related activities which meet business demand and targets leveraging relevant category strategies at global country (UK) or asset level seeking close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and vendors

• Conduct tenders evaluate bids & drive negotiations with Suppliers to deliver fit for purpose and competitive agreements in support of Shell Southern North Sea activities

• Actively manage contracts and maintain working relationships with suppliers ensuring on time safe and quality delivery of services and materials or equipment

• Identify develop & implement value improvement opportunities by combining supply chain projects and maintenance skills

• Follow support and roll-out the SEAM RtP Process and CMCP Framework

• Where relevant improve current procurement processes driving simplification and transparency

• Support internal stakeholders (internal departments) on operational requirements and interacts with external stakeholders to ensure OTIF (On time in Full) targets for all categories

What we need from you

• Ensure Contracting Strategies supports Goal Zero aspiration through implementation of robust Contractor Safety Management practices and alignment to Shells personal and process safety Goal Zero focus areas. Implementation of Contractor HSSE practices in close liaison with Holders and Owners.

• Proactively identify & understand procurement needs from internal and where relevant external stakeholders and collaboratively propose competitive solutions. This may involve constructively challenging business demand and/or procurement practices to increase value and organizational efficiency. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are considered as key attributes for the successful candidate. Candidate is expected to support various squads and / or specific result driven teams simultaneously.

• Manage Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (e.g. Cost HSSE project delivery). This may involve constructively challenging the Suppliers in terms of the contract delivery and performance as well as building collaborative partnerships with suppliers where relevant. Build and maintain strong network in the market being fully aware of supplier developments and opportunities coming up in the market.

• Ensure strong connect across the wider SC Organization (e.g. Global category support other SC teams) to ensure continuous cross sharing and leverage best practices.

• Builds effective working relationships with others and makes a constructive contribution within immediate team. Ensure support of and compliance to the E2E CMCP and RtP processes using commercial judgement common sense and a simplification mind-set understanding the difference between non-negotiable compliance elements (Safety E&C Code of Conduct Law) and operating practices driven by business value as a prime delivery. Preferred familiar with Agile ways of working in an Agile @ Scale organisation.

What you bring

• A degree level (Business/Engineering) and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within a commercial role.

• Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering results.

• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or APICS Qualification is an advantage but not mandatory

• Experience within Upstream Oil and Gas isa strong advantage.

• Experience in Project Management and CP project environment is seen as an advantage as well as exposure to industrial execution activities (e.g. facilities maintenance modification projects etc).

Commercial

• Highly tuned commercial acumen and curiosity with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver value from complex deals.

• Proven experience in negotiations & complex commercial/technical evaluations.

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

• Good understanding of RtP and CMCP processes and systems e.g. Agiloft Ariba SAP

Behaviours

• Highly driven can do inspiring able to articulate in a crisp and precise manner

• Focused on tangible value outcomes for the enterprise translates strategy to outcomes

• Brings external market/supplier into the conversation (curiosity)

• Uncompromising on HSSE ethics & compliance

• Collaborates and integrates within the wider Contracting & Procurement and asset teams enterprise first

• Self-starting in making the connect building rapport quickly

• Understands business and speaks business language

• Has effective influencing skills and can flex his/her style to audience

• Support and coach peers

• Continuous improvement and simplification mindset

Leadership

• Strong and Proven Interpersonal Influencing & Stakeholder Management Skills.

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

• Driven motivated to drive positive change.

• Demonstrated ability to interact seamlessly and effectively with all levels within the organization and beyond.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. Youll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty integrity and respect for one another. Youll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.

• Work at the forefront of technology trends and practices.

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.

• Achieve your balance in a value-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

• Benefit from a range of flexible working options.

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leave including for non-birthing parents.

• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesnt feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now wed still love to hear from you.

Shell is working to advance an inclusive psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If yourequireany accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology communication support or other) during the application or interview process please let us know when prompted in your application. We strive to ensure that our process and workplaceisaccessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains one of the North Seas biggest producers supplying around 10% of the UKs total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1000 Shell-branded service stations.

In the years ahead as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal Shell UK aims to play a crucial aimto be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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the role will require frequent travel to Great Yarmouth

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