Senior Buyer (Deer Park, TX) - Shell - Job Details

Excellent role for someone with contract, procurement, supply chain, logistics experience. It is not limited to the above experience.

The US Sourcing team is part of the global CP Sourcing and Delivery function. The team is responsible for negotiating and managing operational/tactical portfolio (which includes HSSE low/medium risk contracts with a value under 25mln USD), driving use of Trading House contracts, managing tail spend, and supporting Framework Agreement (FA) implementation. This job supports the Downstream Manufacturing group in the US and Canada demonstrates such imperative Group behaviors as Commercial Mindset, External Focus and Speed of delivery. The job has a direct impact on delivery of business cost improvement through 3rd Party spend management.

Work with stakeholders within various Shell Businesses and Functions to execute commercial work plans and deliver substantial value by:
- Developing and executing fit-for-purpose commercial strategies and work plans for operational/tactical spend, aligned with CP in the Business and Category Management strategies
- Implement and manage operational/tactical agreements aligned with CMCP requirements
- Assuring supply of contracts at market competitive terms and conditions

Manage spend estimated between 20-30M US$ per annum
- Manage Operational/Tactical Contracts in line with contract segmentation guidelines and principles
- Purchase Order sign-off authority up to US$ 500K
- Part of the virtual team. No direct reports.
- Sourcing goods and services for businesses in the US and Canada

-Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
-Bachelor's Degree required
-Minimum of three (3+) years Contract and Procurement(CP) experience
Sound understanding of general Business CP requirements and CP's role and contribution to Business bottom line