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Aldona Zapała

Aldona Zapała

Krakow

Summary

I am an experienced procurement and business process specialist with over 10 years of experience in international corporations. My skills include project management, ERP system implementation, and collaboration with IT and operational teams. I am a creative individual with high interpersonal skills, always striving for excellence in the tasks entrusted to me.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

P2P Deploy Specialist, Contracting & Procurement Department

Shell Business Operations Krakow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
02.2022 - Current
  • Deployment of Ariba Guided Buying: Successfully implemented Ariba Guided Buying across various platforms including SERP, GSAP, and Blueprint.
  • User Acceptance Testing: Actively participated in User Acceptance Testing for Ariba, CIG, and S4, ensuring all systems met business requirements.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with IT, Design, and Sustain teams to ensure accurate interpretation and implementation of business requirements, driving successful deployments.
  • Operational Support: Partnered with the Sustain team to ensure the organization could effectively operate core Contracting & Procurement processes.

System and Process Innovation Analyst, Contracting & Procurement Department

Shell Business Operations Cracow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Ariba Network Implementation: Spearheaded the onboarding of suppliers across various business areas, ensuring smooth integration into the Ariba Network.
  • Process Advisory: Provided comprehensive advice on the end-to-end requisition to pay process, enhancing procurement efficiency.
  • Training Development: Developed and maintained detailed PGS training materials, ensuring continuous review and compliance with local business processes.
  • Operational Support: Supported operational teams in deploying and utilizing ERP systems to improve transactional efficiency.
  • Process Improvement: Assisted Process Architects and Process Integration/Excellence teams in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for process enhancements and continuous improvement.
  • User Acceptance Testing: Participated in User Acceptance Testing for Qatar, focusing on SAP Crystal, to ensure system functionality and user satisfaction.

Buyer/RTP Analyst, Contracting & Procurement Department

Shell Business Operations Cracow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • RTP Migration and Handover: Served as the focal point for RTP migration and handover, ensuring seamless transitions for integrated markets including South Africa, Oman, and the Emirates.
  • SAP Purchase Orders: Created SAP Purchase Orders from SAP Requisitions for integrated markets.
  • Relationship Management: Maintained and developed strong relationships with suppliers and internal business stakeholders.
  • Contract Management: Led contract management efforts for South Africa's corporate sector as the CP Lead.
  • Requisition Quality Analysis: Analyzed requisition quality and collaborated with requisitioners to implement lasting improvements, promoting operational excellence.
  • End-to-End Purchase Order Management: Managed the entire Purchase Order process, resolving associated queries promptly as a GSAP super user.
  • Master Data Management: Managed master data for suppliers and contracts in SAP and Ariba.
  • Spend Analysis and Cost Reduction: Conducted spend analysis to identify potential cost reduction opportunities and contract creation possibilities.
  • User Support: Supported end users and guided them through the most appropriate procurement channels.

Control & Verification Analyst, Finance Operation Data

Shell Business Operations Cracow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
01.2014 - 05.2016
  • Financial Controls Operation: Operated several financial controls within the Finance-Operation Data Team.
  • Data Processing: Ensured timely and accurate processing of data requests for European countries.
  • Contract and Vendor Maintenance: Maintained data contracts, services, and vendors in GSAP.
  • Audit Cooperation: Collaborated with PWC and GRA (external and internal audit), preparing samples, performing tests, and conducting walkthroughs.
  • Data Collection and Input: Collected and input data with high accuracy, adhering to process and control descriptions.
  • Compliance: Ensured adherence to Shell standards and SOX rules.
  • Issue Escalation: Appropriately escalated issues as needed.

Education

Master of Economics And Finance - International Economics Relations

UEK University of Economics in Cracow
Krakow, Poland
11-2024

Multimedia And Social Communication, External Stud - Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

AGH University of Science And Technology in Cracow
Krakow, Poland
10-2013

Skills

  • Expert problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Documentation management
  • Procurement processes
  • Supplier management
  • Problem-solving
  • Agile and scrum environments

.

  • OCR: Enthusiast of obstacle course racing.
  • Film: Passionate about cinema and film.
  • Traveling: Enjoy exploring new places and cultures.
  • Aerial Hoop: Engaged in aerial hoop activities.
  • Meeting New Cultures: Interested in learning about diverse cultures.
  • Fashion: Keen interest in fashion.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

P2P Deploy Specialist, Contracting & Procurement Department

Shell Business Operations Krakow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
02.2022 - Current

System and Process Innovation Analyst, Contracting & Procurement Department

Shell Business Operations Cracow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
10.2018 - 01.2022

Buyer/RTP Analyst, Contracting & Procurement Department

Shell Business Operations Cracow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
06.2016 - 09.2018

Control & Verification Analyst, Finance Operation Data

Shell Business Operations Cracow POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
01.2014 - 05.2016

Master of Economics And Finance - International Economics Relations

UEK University of Economics in Cracow

Multimedia And Social Communication, External Stud - Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

AGH University of Science And Technology in Cracow

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