, United Kingdom
Job Family Group:
Contracting and Procurement
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
November 17, 2025
Business unit:
Projects and Technology
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What's the role
As the Supply Chain Commercial Specialist, you will Lead the end-to-end Category Management & Contracting Process (CMCP), including strategy development, tactical execution, and contract management for an assigned portfolio. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders during the pre-award phase to design and implement procurement strategies that maximize value and working with both internal and external stakeholders post-award to ensure optimal delivery and contract performance. Additionally, provide comprehensive support across all @types of procurement activities to drive efficiency and compliance.
What you'll be doing
Key Accountabilities:
Value Creation
Develop commercially competitive contracting strategies aligned with business needs and where appropriate, global initiatives
Execute tenders, evaluate bids, and lead negotiations in accordance with CMCP guidelines
Manage contracts to ensure delivery and drive continuous value improvement
Identify and implement supply chain optimization opportunities
HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment)
Ensure supply chain strategies support Shell's Goal Zero aspirations through robust contractor safety management
Collaborate with Contract Managers and Owners to implement effective HSSE practices
Business Interface
Proactively engage with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and propose value-driven solutions
Constructively challenge business demands and procurement practices to enhance efficiency and value
Supplier Interface
Foster strong supplier relationships and drive performance improvements using key contract metrics (e.g., HSSE, cost, operations)
Maintain market awareness and leverage supplier developments and opportunities
Team Collaboration
Share best practices and support the team to achieve objectives
Build effective working relationships and contribute positively to team dynamics
Process Excellence
Apply the full CMCP with sound commercial judgment and a simplification mindset
Distinguish between mandatory compliance elements and operational practices, always prioritizing enterprise value
Value Opportunity
Deliver competitive supply chains through transformational approaches and lean principles
Prioritize value delivery in a dynamic portfolio environment
Realizing Value
Implement robust strategies and documentation to secure services and materials aligned with business needs and market conditions
Develop post-award contract management plans to maximize value
Stakeholder Management
Navigate complex internal and external stakeholder relationships with strong collaboration and communication
What you bring
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience in end-to-end Contracting & Procurement (CP)
Proven track record of excellence and value delivery
Strong commercial insight and curiosity with the ability to extract value across the supply chain
Solid understanding of strategic, legal, financial, and technical aspects of contracting
Results-driven, articulate, and credible across all levels
Enterprise-focused with a strategic mindset and external market awareness
Committed to HSSE, ethics, and compliance
Collaborative with strong influencing skills
Continuous improvement and simplification mindset
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Adaptable, resilient, and passionate about driving positive changes
Effective communicator across all management levels
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. 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 the energy transition 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 value-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 considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation 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 programmes.
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