, Argentina
Job Family Group:
Contracting and Procurement
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
December 22, 2023
Business unit:
Integrated Gas and Upstream
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
Job Description
Direct supervision of 7 individuals’ contractors full time employees in support of the Contracts and Procurement (CP) RtP (Requisition to Pay) Service Entry operational activities for Upstream Unconventional which are executed in SAP ERP System. The individual is responsible for the work assignments, workload balancing and delivering team results. This position also performs as an Individual Contributor by conducting data analysis and presentation of material to the relevant stakeholders in CP, Finance and in the Business, contracts assurance by leading LOD1 audits for our contracts based on our CMCP processes and performs Inventory Reconciliation.
The role also supports the SC Operations Leadership Team in conducting KPI analysis on a regular basis, drives continuous improvement and coordinates the input from the team so a unified picture is presented.
Supervise and lead a team of Analysts who are responsible for working with the businesses on RtP related requests.
Act as a leader representing the RtP/SSU Operations within the broader Argentina Work with the RtP Operations Management as well as counterparts delivering results for the Unconventionals.
Work hand in hand with FOD MRD and AP to deliver a E2E connected service to business customers Identify and implement Continuous Improvement opportunities to improve RtP effectiveness (KPI performance) and efficiency (e.g high-volume request process implementation, automation)
Specifically focus on Reducing cycle times and touchless RtP / Service Entry process.
Help roll out on-boarding plan and drive stabilization activities to meet targeted critical milestones of RtP Operation Management within timelines.
Engage key stakeholders to ensure alignment of purpose, common goals and continuous improvement:
Actively represent and discuss CP processes and scope across region/ERP.
Comfortable in engaging Senior Leaders (Controllers, VPs and up) within CP and across Shell.
High level of influencing skills Lead Visual Management discussions and use output to enable RtP/Service Entry to both identify and drive internal improvements and identify areas where others outside RtP need to take actions to improve the overall RtP process.
Identify, manage, and resolve RtP/Service Entry non-compliance through awareness, training and proper escalation.
Maintain RtP/Service Entry Standard Operating Procedures Manual for applicable ERP. Ensure business continuity and uninterrupted operations .
Requirements
Be a leader and Business Partner representing CP Ops UNC Americas team within Argentina and engaging other teams and leaders
Develop self and staff by identifying and closing any gaps (e.g. competencies and soft skills) Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement to world-class CP Ops performance
Identify and resolve non-compliance to the process though awareness, training and escalation and working with the Support Desk, FOD and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues
Identify and implement Continuous Improvement opportunities to improve operational effectiveness (e.g. Payment on Time (PoT) KPI performance), and efficiency (e.g. Automation)
Host and lead monthly CP Ops KPI calls
Experience in leading, coaching and motivating a dedicated team of CP professionals
Ability to have open and honest one-on-one discussions with staff to unsure they are performing at their best while having a positive sense of inclusiveness within the team
Operational knowledge and experience of the Sourcing, Requisition to Pay processes, Accounts Payables, and invoicing standards and procedures
Operational knowledge and experience of RtP channels, CP applications and processes, and ERP systems
Operational knowledge of delivering customer support service for complex subject matter
Engage CP in the Business and other key stakeholders (the business, Finance Ops Expenditures (FO-E) and Finance Ops Data (FO-D) to ensure alignment of purpose and work with the CP Operations Management as well as counterparts delivering results for the Region
Maintain CP Ops Standards Operating Procedures Manual for applicable ERPs
Approve Service Entries as applicable
Lead Visual Management discussions and use output to enable CP Ops to both identify and drive internal improvements and identify areas where others outside RtP need to take actions to improve the overall CP process.
Bachelor Degree in Administration, Engineering
Written and oral advanced English is a must
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