Supply Chain Contracts Manager

, Philippines

Job Family Group:

Contracting and Procurement

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 21, 2025

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where You Fit

At Shell, we continue to focus on our strategy to deliver more value with less emission, Powering Progress Together to become the world's leading integrated energy company by 2035. 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 that leads the competition and can be a driving force for the company.

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.

What's The Role

• This role will be supporting the Canada region (Scotford, Alberta and Sarnia, Ontario Assets) and the respective shift requirement is expected.
• Sourcing and Contracting Process and Buying Channel Optimization: Ensures smooth execution of pre-award and post-award activities as per the companies 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 execution and management of the contract(s) once finalized. Additionally, individuals will be responsible for obtaining the appropriate approvals for strategy and award within the company governance structure. Prioritize efficient buying channels and assessing demand patterns to select the most suitable channel for cost-effective procurement aligning them with the relevant category strategy.
• Value Creation and Risk Management: Focusing not only on the initial contract commercial pricing but also on Post Award Contract Management to drive supplier performance and performance culture improving the total cost of ownership for the assets. Assesses market risks, ensures compliance, and implements mitigation strategies for supply chain continuity and business resilience (e.g labour imbalances, material/equipment scarcity). Manage contractual risks by ensuring adherence with legal and Shell requirements for terms and conditions and addresses issues through escalation processes for seamless contract implementation and operational alignment. Knoweldge of contracting terms and conditions and experience with negotiating agreements is required.
• Supplier and Market Engagement: Profiles suppliers and assesses market conditions to enhance relationships and unlock competitive advantages. Uses data-driven approaches and strategic supplier management for optimized procurement outcomes and long-term partnerships.
• Strategic Collaboration: Align procurement strategies with business objectives by collaborating with all stakeholders (multi site) and contract owners/holders. Strong stakeholder management skills such as communication, conflict management, and utilizing data/insights to influence others is required.

What You Bring

• Sourcing Strategy Development: Develop and implement sourcing strategies during the pre-award phase, including commercial negotiations and structuring contracts to achieve objectives.
• Contract Management: Facilitate the source-to-contract process as per the CMCP Framework, oversee contract implementation, and manage contract performance.
• Strong Business Acumen and Commercial Delivery Experience: Demonstrated ability to deliver integrated value creation, execution excellence, and results.
• Front-Line Negotiation Experience: Proven expertise as a Supply Chain/Commercial professional with hands-on negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal and Stakeholder Management Skills: Strong ability to manage relationships at all levels in the organization and influence stakeholders.
• Learner Mindset and Agility: Open-minded, self-starter with leadership capabilities, adaptability, and a focus on change management.
• Performance and Risk Management Oversight: Assess contractor performance, implement controls and recovery measures, and drive continuous improvement in all practices (including key risks).

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What we offer 

An innovative place to work  

There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.  

Our business has been built on a foundation of innovative technology and skilled employees. By providing energy to sustain people's lives for more than a hundred years, Shell has become one of the world's leading companies.  

Join us and you'll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future. At Shell, everyone does their part.  

An inclusive place to work  

Shell is working to become one of the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations in the world. We are taking steps to create an environment where everyone – from our employees, to our customers, partners, and suppliers – feels valued, respected, and has a strong sense of belonging.  

To achieve this, we must ensure all people are treated fairly, irrespective of their race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, or other status.  

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.  

We're closing the gender gap – whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.  

We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.  

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.  

A rewarding place to work  

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.  

We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.  

Company Description

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Manila forms the operational backbone of business processes that help deliver Shell's business solutions across the globe. We are focused on driving excellent corporate performance in Finance, Human Resources, Customer Service, Order-to-Delivery, and Contracting and Procurement. Diversity is key at SBO Manila, and our employees reflect the innovation that stems from a diverse workforce. By joining the company, you will benefit from an industry-leading development program that will see you tap into a pool of expert knowledge that will help propel your career. 

DISCLAIMER:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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