Supply Chain Specialist
Shell
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What’s the role
Shell is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist (internally referred to as Supply Chain Commercial Lead – Americas). This role is an asset-based position located at the Sarnia, Ontario Asset, with site-specific departmental support responsibilities. It will also oversee contracting activities across the Canada region, including the Scotford, Alberta and Sarnia, Ontario Assets.
Shell’s strategy is to deliver more value with less emissions as we work to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050. As one of the few functions with the opportunity to influence all lines of business at Shell, Supply Chain plays a critical role in delivering this strategy. By focusing on these key areas, we aim to be a progressive Supply Chain organization.
Shell Chemicals and Products Refining is a vital segment of Shell's global operations, transforming crude oil and feedstocks into fuels, petrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, while continuously updating its portfolio to include sustainable chemicals made from bio-based and circular feedstocks to support low-carbon and sustainability and goals.
Within Canada, the team manages a large 3rd party spend portfolio through a robust supply chain infrastructure spanning multiple warehouses in country and suppliers across the world. The team ensures efficient delivery of services and products to the sites such as materials, equipment, maintenance services, project services, as well as warehousing and logistics solutions.
In addition, this role currently offers a hybrid schedule, allowing you to work remotely 1–2 days per week and on-site at the Shell Sarnia refinery for the remaining 3-4 days.
Accountabilities:
Execute sourcing and contracting processes and optimize buying channels: Ensure smooth execution of pre-award and post-award activities as per the company’s Category Management and Contracting Process framework. This includes assessing demand and supply, developing and selecting strategies, sourcing goods/services, negotiating and awarding agreements, implementing the contract, and managing the contract(s) once finalized
Obtain appropriate approvals for strategy and award within the company governance structure. Prioritize efficient buying channels and assess demand patterns to select the most suitable channel for cost-effective procurement aligned with the relevant category strategy
Drive value creation and risk management: Focus not only on initial contract commercial pricing but also on post-award contract management to enhance supplier performance and foster a performance culture, improving total cost of ownership for the assets
Assess market risks, ensure compliance, and implement mitigation strategies for supply chain continuity and business resilience such as labor imbalances, and material/equipment scarcity Manage contractual risks by ensuring adherence to legal and Shell requirements for terms and conditions and address issues through escalation processes for seamless contract implementation and operational alignment
Engage suppliers and markets: Profile suppliers and assess market conditions to strengthen relationships and unlock competitive advantages. Use data-driven approaches and strategic supplier management for optimized procurement outcomes and long-term partnerships
Collaborate strategically: Align procurement strategies with business objectives by working closely with all stakeholders (multi-site) and contract owners/holders. Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills such as communication, conflict management, and leveraging data/insights to influence others
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. A Supply Chain designation is considered an asset
At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the oil and gas and/or mining industries
Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies, including commercial negotiations and contract structuring
Skilled in managing the source-to-contract process, contract implementation, and performance oversight
Strong business acumen with proven commercial delivery and execution excellence
Expertise in supply chain and commercial operations with advanced negotiation skills
The base salary range for this position is $92,600 - $139,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under-represented 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 orientations, and life experiences to apply.
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What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in Canada
Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.
Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.
At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:
Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets
Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia
A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada
The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility
The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario
Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels
15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations
Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery
Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business
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