At Shell, we recently celebrated a century of operations in Canada.  We’ve been named a Top 100 Employer for eleven consecutive years, and recognized as a leader in sustainable development since 1991.  Our focus on innovation and technology has made us a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products.  We are Canada's largest producer of sulphur and one of the largest oil sands developers in the country.

As we look ahead to the next 100 years, we need creative, ambitious and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals and help grow our business. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, global opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life.  Join us and let's make a real difference together.

We are currently seeking an Senior Buyer: Sourcing for our Calgary, AB location.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, tender and negotiate contracts in line with the business demand.
• Demonstrate HSSE behaviours in dealings with colleagues / contractors
• Strategically manage tail end spend by working in close coordination with Enterprise category managers and Contract & Procurement in the business colleagues.
• Maximize value from Operational contracts and implement Framework Agreements and category contracts.
• Work with regional Trading House Procurement managers to optimize spend through Trading Houses.
• Ensure continuity of supply through managing ad-hoc business requirements in accordance with tail spend management principles.
• Monitor contract and contractor performance.
• Lead and coordinate various ad-hoc projects on behalf of the Sourcing team in Canada and liase with global contacts on these projects.
• Work with stakeholders within various Shell Businesses and Functions to execute commercial work plans and deliver substantial value
• Developing and executing fit-for-purpose commercial strategies and workplans for operational spend, aligned with Contract & Procurement in the Business and Category Management strategies
• Implement and manage operational agreements aligned with Category Management Contracting Process requirements
• Assuring supply of contracts at market competitive terms and conditions
• Utilizing LEAN and ESSA practices to streamline and improve performance
• Support and drive Manage the Tail projects
• Leverage best practices and external market dynamics to deliver value
• Manage one-off Purchase Orders
• Operationalise selected Framework Agreements
• Reduce/rationalize number of Contracts / Suppliers
• Deliver end-to-end cost savings impacting RDS bottom line
• Ensure all deliverables are met with respect to Canadian specific projects

Requirements:

• Sound understanding of general Business Contracts & Procurement requirements and Contract & Procurement's role and contribution to Business bottom line.
• Some awareness of SAP and Request to Pay process is beneficial.
• Experience with commercial transactions or negotiation is essential.
• Ability to make decisions and execute with support of stakeholders.
• Proven track record of execution excellence and delivering results.
• Highly driven team player with ability to build long term relationships.
• Well organized and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
• Good communications and inter-personal skills.
• Very good commercial sense and understanding of procurement.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Fluent English (written & oral).
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Group Category Management Contracting Process and commercial contract management technique.
• Demonstrate a sound track record of delivery in a commercial environment and be able to show good customer focus.
• Project Management experience is desirable.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 02 July 2013

Number of Vacancies: 1

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

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Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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