Supply Chain Analyst

About the role

Shell Venezuela (SVSA) is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Analyst in its Contracting and Procurement group, within the Integrated Gas business unit. The role delivers timely, competitive and compliant sourcing and contract-management support, mainly for onshore production and growth activities, with offshore support as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager. It sits in Caracas.

Key responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into sourcing events and contracts, manage supplier and contract activities and improve cost, delivery, quality and supply reliability.
• Embed ethics and compliance, HSSE, supplier due diligence and social-performance requirements into sourcing and contract activities, coordinate specialist reviews and escalate concerns.
• Analyse supplier pricing, cost breakdowns and total cost of ownership, and advance competitive sourcing, demand optimisation and better commercial terms.
• Assess supplier capability, capacity, lead times and logistics exposure, monitor performance measures and support mitigation plans.
• Execute sourcing events (market enquiries, tenders, negotiations, award recommendations) and administer contracts through mobilisation, performance reviews, variations, expiry and renewal.
• Promote participation of capable Venezuelan suppliers and keep sourcing, contract and supplier records accurate.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience of tenders, commercial evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations and post-award contract activities.
• Experience translating operational demand into sourcing plans; experience supporting production, maintenance, projects or oilfield services is desirable.
• Spanish and English sufficient for supplier engagement, tender and contract documentation and internal communication.

Required skills

• Working proficiency in procurement/ERP systems and Excel.
• Ability to assess pricing, cost breakdowns and commercial risks and make evidence-based recommendations.
• CIPS qualification or progress towards it is desirable but not mandatory.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote or mobile working.
• Competitive starting salary and annual performance-related increases.
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Training and development programmes and career opportunities across national and international teams.