Senior Supply Chain and IT Category Manager

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Senior Supply Chain and IT Category Manager

Shell Recharge Solutions is a leader in delivering the new electric mobility future through innovative software, infrastructure, and professional services that empower utilities, cities, fleets, transit agencies, and automakers to deploy EV charging infrastructure at scale. Our technology is connecting EV infrastructure solutions with public and private charging needs in a safer, cleaner, and smarter way. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, the company’s global footprint spans across three continents with deployments in 13 different countries.

At Shell Recharge Solutions, we are looking for candidates who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves – passionate, purpose-driven individuals who believe having a career means making a meaningful impact on our business and the world. We believe in creating and doing ‘the right thing’ through responsible and sustainable EV deployment. We are looking for the innovative, driven to find a solution in a complex and dynamically evolving marketplace and look at “no” as just a challenge to find the next “yes”.

Shell Recharge Solutions is seeking a Senior Supply Chain and IT Category Manager !

Shell Recharge Solutions is looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Supply Chain and IT Category Manager. Reporting directly to the Lead Hardware Category Manager this role is integral to supporting the supply chain needs of project deployments for eDepot, Volta, Hubs, and OTG teams, while also managing IT and development category spend to ensure competitiveness, business case realization (BCR), and data privacy compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Development: Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and execute strategic procurement plans for supply chain and IT categories, aligning with project deployment timelines, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage relationships with suppliers and service providers within the supply chain and IT categories, negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing to optimize value and performance.
• Project Deployment Support: Provide supply chain expertise and support to project deployment teams for eDepot, Volta, Hubs, and OTG, ensuring timely and efficient procurement of necessary resources, equipment, and services; coordinate with the supply chain with regard to delivery timelines and inventory level management.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze category spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and reliability standards.
• Procurement Compliance: Work closely with project teams to ensure that procurement decisions align with BCR requirements; and ensure that procurement activities within the IT and development categories comply with data privacy regulations and standards, mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive information.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance against key metrics, conduct regular reviews, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, finance, and legal, to understand project requirements, align procurement strategies, and address any supply chain or IT-related challenges.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, IT, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with a focus on supply chain and IT categories.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive value through supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with project deployment processes and supply chain management in a technology-driven environment.
• Knowledge of IT and development category spend management, including hardware, software, and professional services.
• Understanding of business case development and realization principles.
• Familiarity with Shell procurement policies and data privacy regulations such as GDPR and BCR.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

The Senior Supply Chain and IT Category Manager role presents an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in supporting project deployment initiatives and managing IT and development category spend. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving excellence in procurement and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this position.

What We Offer

• A work environment that allows you to work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in this emerging industry
• The ability to make a difference in a world that needs our technology to help reduce carbon emissions and enable a more sustainable energy future through the use of electric vehicle charging software, services and infrastructure
• The freedom to learn, suggest, and implement innovative new ideas applied to our systems, processes, programs and technologies
• Daily ownership of your role in a challenging, high-growth environment.
• A casual work environment and culture that support work life ‘fit’, enabling you to fit life into your work and work into your life, i.e. flexible scheduling, virtualization options, and a generous holiday package
• Well-being programs that enable you to thrive, e.g. investment in ergonomics, healthy snacks in the workplace, completely subsidized onsite gym program
• Competitive pay and benefits programs designed to enable you to thrive inside and outside of work
• Participation in Shell Recharge Solutions’ performance and rewards bonus program
• Best in class, medical benefits that offer 100% health-care coverage for employees (medical, dental, vision) and a 401K program, supporting financial well-being
• Innovative Paid Time Off Program
• 9/80 Flex Work schedule
• A collaborative, progressive headquarter location at the ROW Downtown Los Angeles with fully subsidized onsite parking and access to unique food and beverage experiences.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement

Shell Recharge Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Shell Recharge Solutions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion or belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Shell Recharge Solutions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Shell Recharge Solutions participates in E-Verify , as an employer we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.