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Purpose

This high-impact global role is designed for a commercially driven professional seeking a job opportunity within Supply Chain (SC) GF/IDT Team, Business Services categories. The position integrates complex sourcing, contract portfolio management, and business stakeholders’ management across the Aircraft LoB and Strategy Consulting scope with an estimated $20 million annual spend.

The role will:

• Lead sourcing and post-award contract management for the Aircraft and Strategy Consulting categories, ensuring alignment with Shell’s business objectives and compliance standards.
• Drive cost improvement (CI) initiatives via competitive sourcing and negotiations delivering measurable value.
• Manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with the business for best commercial outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Category & Contract Management: Oversee sourcing and contract lifecycle management for Aircraft and Strategy Consulting services, ensuring commercial value, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• CI Delivery: Support new demand projects working hand in hand with the Global category manager.
• Performance & Planning: Support category planning, quarterly performance reviews, and cost improvement delivery.
• Continued Improvement: Spot and implement improvements (right buying channel, contract consolidation) within managed space for simplification and time liberation.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Build strong relationships within own team and with key business stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery of business outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in contracting and procurement, ideally within indirect categories. (5 years minimum)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence to engage senior leaders.
• High proficiency in English; university degree or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with Shell’s SC tools and systems (e.g., ERP, Ariba, IQN/Fieldglass) is essential.
• Strong commitment to HSSE, ethics, and compliance.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Oil and Gas

Location: Cracow, Małopolskie, Poland