Americas Strategic Sourcing Lead (Buyer)

Shell; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180.000 - 290.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Shell is seeking an SC Commercial Lead (Buyer) to support the Americas region from Kraków on a mid-shift schedule. You will translate contracting strategies into results, lead complex sourcing, and manage high-value contracts while collaborating with category managers and key suppliers.

The role requires proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and strong stakeholder management, with a focus on cost reduction and risk mitigation within Shell’s global supply chain framework.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Commercial Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field.
• CIPS certification is an advantage.
• Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.

Aufgaben

• Translate contracting strategies into operational results across regional portfolio.
• Lead complex sourcing activities and manage high-value contracts.
• Provide strategic commercial support in collaboration with category managers and strategic suppliers.
• Profile suppliers and assess market conditions to unlock competitive advantages.
• Align procurement strategies with business objectives and ensure governance across operations.
• Drive cost reduction, risk management, and compliance within Shell’s Supply Chain framework.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Procurement management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field

CIPS certification (advantage)

Jobbeschreibung

Shell is seeking an SC Commercial Lead (Buyer) to support the Americas region from Kraków on a mid-shift schedule. You will translate contracting strategies into results, lead complex sourcing, and manage high-value contracts while collaborating with category managers and key suppliers.

The role requires proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and strong stakeholder management, with a focus on cost reduction and risk mitigation within Shell’s global supply chain framework.