Procurement Manager - Mobility Network

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, South Africa

Job Family Group:

Contracting and Procurement

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 11, 2022

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit

Supply chains are at the core of Shell’s competitiveness and Contracting & Procurement (CP) plays an instrumental role in Shell achieving all three strategic ambitions. We work with 29,000 suppliers, collaborate with all the businesses and functions across the Group.

Shell Mobility represents the single largest customer-facing business in the group serving more than 30mln Mobility and over 250,000 Fleet customers per day through 500,000 service champions in over 44,000 sites across 70 countries.

As Mobility’s Commercial Powerhouse, CP helps Mobility to achieve its ambitious growth targets by providing the most competitive supply chains across Marketing, Network and Fleet Solutions.

What’s the role?

In this role, you manage the execution of the complete Category Management & Contracting Process (CMCP) including Contract Strategy, Tactics and Contract Management activities for the Mobility Network category in the South Africa You will collaborate with:


Pre-award Phase: External (potential suppliers) and Internal (Shell) stakeholders in development and execution of procurement strategies driving towards value maximization.
Post-award Phase: External (Suppliers) and Internal (Shell) Stakeholders in ensuring delivery of maximum value via each of the awarded contracts/commercial deals.
Special challenge will be to support the growth of EV and LNG in the cluster to support the reduction of the Carbon footprint of our customers.


Your further Accountabilities include:


Develop commercially competitive contracting & procurement strategies for Mobility Network Solutions in the South Africa which meets the Business Demand while considering potential implementation of Global Strategies at local/regional level.
Apply innovative approaches to develop value improvement opportunities with suppliers to realize actual bottom line impact on CAPEX and OPEX costs or to generate revenue opportunities.
Conduct tenders, evaluate bids & drive negotiations with Suppliers in accordance to the CMCP as an overall ‘guidance’.
Ensure delivery & effectively manage contracts while continuously drive value improvement targets.
Ensure contract strategy supports Goal Zero Aspiration through implementation of robust Contractor Safety Management practices and alignment to Shell’s personal and process safety Goal Zero focus areas.
Implementation of Contractor HSSE practices in close liaison with HSSE Manager, Contract Managers/Holders and Owners.
Be the C&P focal point for the Mobility Network team. Proactively identify & understand commercial/procurement needs from the Mobility Network team and collaboratively propose competitive solutions. This may involve constructively challenging the Business Demand &/or Procurement Practices in order to drive value and efficiency for the organization.
Drive Contract Management in the Mobility Network category. Work to improve and structure QBRs and drive best-in-class contract management practices
Manage Supplier Relationship effectively and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement via relevant contract key metrics (Eg: HSSE, Operations, Cost). This would involve constructively challenging the Suppliers in terms of the contract delivery and performance as well.
Build and maintain a strong network in the supplier market, being fully aware of supplier developments and opportunities coming up in the market.
Ensure strong connect across the wider CP Organization (Eg: Downstream, Centre of Excellence, CP Ops) to ensure continuous cross sharing and leverage of best practices.
Ensure collaborative ways of working with Global and other European Mobility Network Procurement colleagues.
Provides coaching, support and guidance to other team members to ensure delivery of results where possible including the use of Ariba with both CP and the wider contract management team
Builds effective working relationships with others and makes a constructive contribution within immediate team.
Ensure application of the (E2E)End to End CMCP process, 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, Tax) and CP operating practices, while always keeping enterprise business value in focus.


What we need from you


Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree.
A degree level (Business/Finance) and/or proven long term comprehensive experience within CP.
Retail Network, Engineering ,Projects ,Construction Management and Facilities Management category experience.
MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Qualification would be ideal but not mandatory.
Knowledge of SAP Ariba would be an asset but not mandatory
English language proficiency is a must, Dutch and French language proficiency is a benefit
Highly tuned commercial acumen and curiosity with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver value from complex deals.
Proven experience in contract negotiations & complex tender evaluation.
Good understanding of strategic, technical, legal, finance, taxation and commercial issues.
Strong and Proven Interpersonal, Influencing & Stakeholder Management Skills.
Ability to cope with complexity & uncertainty and proven adaptability
Driven, Motivated & Passionate to drive positive change.
Demonstrated ability to interact seamlessly and effectively with all levels of


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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The world faces energy challenges that are becoming more complex each day. We’re looking for people who share our passion for taking on those challenges with cutting edge technology, innovative thinking and a commitment to properly managed risk. Shell develops and operates some of the largest and most complex projects in the world and we always endeavour to work at the leading edge of technical innovation.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…


We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.


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