Manuel Mazza

GM Supply Chain Operations at Shell

Cracow, Małopolskie, Poland

About

Strategic, performance-driven supply chain and procurement executive with over 20 years of global experience in the energy sector, leading high-impact transformations across multi-billion-dollar capital projects. Currently heading global procurement operations at Shell for capital projects, I lead a community of 130+ professionals across four hubs—delivering ~$125M in annual value through operational excellence, supplier strategy, and innovation. I specialize in unlocking efficiencies across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from category strategy and supplier performance to contract optimization and data transformation. My leadership style is hands-on, people-centered, and results-oriented. Whether integrating 70+ team members into streamlined operations, redesigning Requisition-to-Pay to achieve 70% FTE efficiency gains, or delivering $250M in savings in one of the world's most complex oil developments—I bring passion and precision to every challenge. I thrive in multicultural, cross-functional environments, and I’m a big believer in growing people alongside performance. At Shell and beyond, I’ve driven leadership capability agendas, launched innovative solutions and tools, and facilitated engagements on safety, change, and strategic growth. Let’s connect if you’re interested in procurement transformation, capital project excellence, or just talking about building great teams that deliver real impact.

Experience

  • Shell ()
    • General Manager, Supply Chain Operations Projects
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

      - Lead global procurement operations supporting 12 categories with annual spend >$1.5B - Integrated Master Data Management team and centralized RtP, targeting 60–70% FTE automation gain - Drove leadership growth and team capability development

    • CP Operations Manager - Projects
      Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

      - Managed $200M+ procurement portfolio; supported $900M+ in EFAs - Achieved 5x increase in value delivered vs. previous years - Led Continuous Improvement initiatives

    • EPC Commercial Manager / CP Manager – Projects Americas
      Aug 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Led procurement across key Americas projects - Supported CI initiatives, as Lean Agile Tendering - Supported strategic supplier management with EPCs and financial performance monitoring

  • Contracting and Procurement Manager (Projects and Drilling) at North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.)
    Mar 2015 - May 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    - Led procurement for Kashagan Phase 1, managing $3B+ in spend across 200+ contracts. - Delivered ~$250M in cost savings through strategic sourcing and full contract lifecycle management. - Acted as key liaison to JV boards and regulators; supported high-impact capital projects across onshore and offshore assets.

  • Agip KCO (3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Contracts section head (Drilling and Construction)
      Mar 2012 - Feb 2015 · 3 yrs

      - Led a team of 9 managing $1B+ in service and construction contracts. - Secured $80M+ in value through competitive tenders and commercial optimization. - Ensured supplier alignment with technical standards and HSE compliance.

    • Purchase Order Coordinator
      Aug 2011 - Feb 2012 · 7 mos

  • Head of Vendor Compliance at North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.)
    Jul 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Vendor Qualification Department Coordinator at Agip KCO
    Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 · 6 mos