Purchasing Specialist  – Digital at Shell in Hoover, AL

, Poland

Job Family Group: Contracting and Procurement

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: May 22, 2026

Business Unit: Projects and Technology

Experience Level: Early Careers

The annual base salary range for this position: zł102,000.00 - zł152,400.00

Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

Job Description:

About Shell Mobility

Shell Mobility & Convenience operates one of the world’s largest and most recognizable retail networks, serving millions of customers every day across more than 80 countries. Beyond traditional fuels, Shell Mobility is expanding rapidly into convenience retail, digital customer engagement, electric vehicle charging, and cleaner energy solutions.

These ambitions are underpinned by a complex and fast‑evolving Marketing IT landscape. Commercial excellence in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management is essential to enabling innovation at pace, while maintaining cost discipline, risk control, and operational continuity.

Purpose of the Role

The Purchasing Specialist – Digital Platforms plays a key role in shaping and executing commercial strategies for operational Marketing IT spend within Shell Mobility.

Working in close partnership with Category Leaders, Mobility IT, business owners, and Supply Chain colleagues across Market Units, the role is responsible for translating category strategies into high‑quality commercial outcomes. This includes sourcing and contracting activities, supplier and contract performance management, and the effective execution of end‑to‑end commercial processes.

The role offers significant exposure to digital platforms, Marketing Technology markets, and senior stakeholders, while progressively building ownership, commercial judgement, and category expertise within the Mobility Marketing IT domain.

What you will do:

• Execute assigned sourcing activities and commercial workplans for Marketing IT spend, ensuring reliable supply, competitive pricing, and compliance with global procurement guidelines.
• Maintain contract data in relevant systems and support monitoring of supplier performance, addressing compliance issues and escalating risks where needed.
• Execute end‑to‑end Requisition‑to‑Pay (RtP) activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of purchase and payment transactions.
• Support stakeholders by resolving invoice and payment issues in collaboration with Accounts Payable, acting as a reliable point of contact for RtP queries.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, supporting alignment of sourcing activities with business needs.
• Contribute to cost tracking and savings delivery, while helping ensure continuity of supply and supporting urgent or ad‑hoc business requirements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce cycle times, and improve the overall efficiency of the procurement and contracting lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Experience in commercial contracting, sourcing, or procurement is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make sound decisions and execute with stakeholder support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes independently.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a focus on value creation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across cultures and functions.
• Working knowledge of commercial contract management processes.

Benefits overview:

We offer an annual performance bonus paid in February, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This includes Shell-sponsored medical and life insurance, with options to extend coverage at competitive rates. Our employees benefit from a diverse and inclusive culture where care and wellbeing are a priority. Our employees enjoy vacation benefit, three additional Personal Leave Days, dedicated wellbeing spaces, subsidized canteen, 24/7 access to psychologist, a Cafeteria program and sports cards.

We foster integration through team activities, employee clubs, and networks. Our hybrid work model is supported by a Workplace Accessibility program, and we offer access to online learning platforms and a broad range of development resources.

Additional benefits include participation in a voluntary long-term savings plan (PPK), discounts on pension products (IKE/IKZE) and a discounted share purchase program.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply!

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