JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the CP Specialist is responsible for managing the operational execution of across spend of the FMCG & Convenience Retail Businesses and ensuring optimal contract coverage (cost extraction and commercial risk mitigation)
The purpose of the CP Specialist is to manage portfolio of contracts and handling new demands assigned to Class of Business and category/categories according to Category Management Contracting & Procurement (CMCP) guidelines.
CP Specialist is accountable for aggregating/leveraging third-party spend/demand and to develop/execute the sourcing strategy to optimize Shell’s buying power and reduce the overall 3rd party spend. The CP Specialist will ensure the Sourcing Strategy is aligned with Business/Function priorities through regular engagement with key business stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to establish annual, integrated cost saving targets.
Category Strategy Development:
Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to meet the needs of internal customers in compliance with the Global Contracting & Procurement processes and procedures
Provide input to the Global Category Strategy and ensure an effective and efficient local or localized implementation of the Global Category Strategies in Turkey
Trusted advisor for category managers about the market trends, risks and opportunities
Be the external face to the industry and be aware of industry trends, familiar with the key players, and bring that external insight into the Shell team
Effective Relationship Management:
Build and maintain good relations with internal and external stakeholders and key suppliers and manage negotiations including resolution of operational and supplier performance issues relating to the contract.
Work with various customers and stakeholders within various Shell Businesses, Functions, to execute Category Management commercial work plans, assuring supply of contracts at market competitive terms and conditions, as well as delivering value through Bottom Line Impacts.
KPI’s:
Achieving Value Improvements and Third Party Spend Savings for the Category and reporting within tools in line with global process and procedures
Responsible to support delivery of RtP (Requisition to Payment) KPIs and compliance delivery for Turkey
Procurement Policy & Strategy:
Providing full Contracting & Procurement support for all businesses and other procurement Categories locally when needed.
Managing regional or local tenders, negotiations or other operational procurement matters, negotiation with suppliers on contract terms
Effective contract management in line with global procurement policies.
Ensure contracts are in place and appropriate systems/tools are utilized (GSAP, Ariba, SQS).
Applying leading edge supply chain management techniques and applying supply/value chain analyses and modelling - Scoping local projects, and analyzing CP business requirements and external market dynamics
Following-up and resolving of daily Contracting & Procurement related issues with Vendors, businesses, Finance and global Shared Service Center
Set-up and follow-up of On-Line Bidding
Market Research for alternative competitive or creative suppliers
Contribute technical and functional evaluation of Specifications
Contracts and related database management
Manage one-off Purchase Orders
Purchase order and contract creation and follow up in SAP