Contracts Management Lead – Sarnia

Shell•Sarnia, ON

4d•CA$110,000 - CA$155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Management Lead (SC Commercial Lead Americas internally) is an asset-based role located at the Sarnia Manufacturing Centre in Sarnia, Ontario. This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities supporting Maintenance, Production, and Turnaround operations. The role is accountable for managing annual contracting spend at Sarnia and for developing and executing category strategies across the Canadian Chemicals and Products (C+P) portfolio, including the Sarnia and Scotford Refining assets. The successful candidate will deliver commercial value, mitigate risk, drive supplier performance, and ensure alignment between business objectives and Supply Chain strategies.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Contracting, Procurement, Commercial, or related disciplines, including demonstrated experience leading complex strategic sourcing and contracting activities within industrial operations
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline, and/or relevant industry experience
Broad knowledge of maintenance, construction, turnaround, and operational services contracting within the petrochemical, refining, energy, or heavy industrial sectors
Proven experience managing complex commercial portfolios and high-value contractual agreements
Experience supporting multi-site operations and collaborating across cross-functional stakeholder groups
The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the Canada on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading commercial negotiations, and structuring complex contractual agreements.
Strong understanding of contract management principles, including contract implementation, performance management, supplier governance, and dispute resolution.
Proven ability to deliver measurable business value through strategic sourcing, commercial optimization, and execution excellence.
Strong analytical, financial, and risk management capabilities.
Extensive front-line negotiation experience with suppliers and contractors.
Ability to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment across diverse and complex business environments.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and effectively manage competing priorities and stakeholder interests.
Self-motivated and adaptable professional with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Proven ability to lead and support change initiatives in dynamic business environments.
Experience establishing supplier performance frameworks, managing contract compliance, and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process in accordance with Company Category Management and Contracting & Procurement frameworks.
Assess business demand, market conditions, and supply capabilities to develop and execute fit-for-purpose sourcing strategies.
Lead supplier negotiations, contract structuring, award recommendations, implementation activities, and ongoing contract management.
Ensure appropriate governance, commercial assurance, and approval requirements are met for strategy and contract awards.
Optimize buying channels and demand management practices to drive efficiency, compliance, and value realization.
Deliver sustainable value through both strategic sourcing activities and post-award contract management.
Drive supplier performance, accountability, and continuous improvement to enhance total cost of ownership and operational outcomes.
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, and market risks, including labour constraints, material shortages, supplier capacity limitations, and business continuity risks.
Ensure contracts comply with Company, legal, and regulatory requirements, and effectively manage contractual obligations, claims, disputes, and escalations.
Leverage strong commercial acumen and contracting expertise to negotiate favorable terms and conditions while appropriately managing risk.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of supplier markets, industry trends, and competitive dynamics.
Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to enhance performance, foster innovation, and create commercial advantage.
Utilize market intelligence and data-driven insights to inform sourcing decisions and category strategies.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, contract owners, and contract holders across multiple sites to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
Provide commercial leadership and influence key stakeholders through effective communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and data-based decision-making.
Support long-term planning activities, including turnaround preparation, maintenance strategies, and broader business initiatives.