Supply Chain Specialist

Shell; Sarnia; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Sarnia, Ontario is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist. This role involves executing sourcing and contracting processes while managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant experience and a degree in Business or Supply Chain. The position offers a competitive salary range of $92,600 - $139,000 and allows for a hybrid work schedule, with remote work options available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• 3 years of relevant experience in oil and gas or mining industries.
• Experience in sourcing strategies and contract structuring.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and contracting processes.
• Assess market risks and ensure compliance.
• Engage suppliers for optimized procurement.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Business Acumen

Contract Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Job description

Ontario, Canada

Job Family Group :

Contracting and Procurement

Worker Type : Regular

Posting Start Date : November 21, 2025

Business unit : Projects and Technology

Experience Level : Experienced Professionals

Job Description: 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 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.

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.
• 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.

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.