Drive cost reduction, value creation, and risk mitigation through structured and compliant Source‑to‑Contract execution.
Lead sourcing initiatives in line with the Category Management & Contracting Process (CMCP), ensuring governance, consistency, and audit readiness.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to unlock innovation, resilience, and long‑term value using data‑driven and fact‑based approaches.
Partner closely with Contract Holders, demand owners, and key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
Ensure sourcing decisions are informed by demand forecasts, supply conditions, and risk assessments, promoting best practices across operations.
Develops category strategies to maximize contract interlinkages, ensuring efficient resource deployment and reduced variability.
Ensures smooth execution of pre-award and post-award activities per the CMCP framework ( Category Management and Contracting Process ).
Optimizes demand and specifications to meet business needs, verifies supplier readiness for purchase orders, and monitors performance.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree or above, and CIPS / CPSM qualification is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and contracting, with strong exposure to multinational environments.
Proven experience in category management and contract lifecycle management is essential.
Experience in one or more of the following categories is a strong advantage: Packaging, 3rd party supply, Logistics, Engineering/CAPEX projects, Sales/Marketing
Knowledge and/or experience in Korea supply market would be a strong plus
Fluent in Korean and English (both written and spoken) is required.
Demonstrates a learner mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Proven track record of delivering results while maintaining full process compliance.
Approaches challenges with an open, proactive, and can‑do attitude.
Benefits
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 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 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 andinternational teams.Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.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 ChinaShell's story in China dates back to more than one century ago. All of Shell's core businesses are now represented in China and our head office in ChinaRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleParental leave
Additional Information
Shanghai, China
Job Family Group:
Contracting and Procurement
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
June 10, 2026
Business Unit:
Projects and Technology
Experience Level:
Early Careers
Job Description:
What's the role
Shell Global Lubricants is the world's leading supplier of finished lubricants, maintaining the top market share for 19 consecutive years, and operates in over 160 markets, providing premium lubricants for applications ranging from passenger vehicles to industrial machinery and energy sectors.
Hankook Shell Oil Co., Ltd. (HSOC) is a lubricant company located in Busan, South Korea. It was founded in 1960 and is a subsidiary of the Shell Group, with a 53.85% stake. The company operates a manufacturing plant in Yongdang, Busan, where it produces, sells, and exports high-quality lubricants and greases for automobile engines, industrial machinery, and marine engines.
This role is to be set under Shell Lubricants Supply Chain Commercial NEA (North East Asia) team to overall manage HSOC contracting & procurement needs that realizes significant cost savings whilst maintaining and improving compliance adherence and performance.
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