Procurement Manager (Asset)

Job Title: Procurement Manager (Asset)

Reporting to: Asset Contracting & Procurement Manager

Location: Calgary, AB

There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.

We are Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility. With Phase 1 now operating, we’ve moved from project to business—and are preparing for a potential Phase 2 that could double our size and help Canada become a top-five global LNG exporter.

We are committed to safety, compliance, and top-quartile performance, while building a high-performance culture powered by people like you. Our made-in-B.C. LNG is lower carbon, responsibly produced, and proudly delivered to the world.

This is your chance to shape history—working with a diverse team of experienced professionals and mentors in an environment that challenges and supports you.

With gratitude and respect, LNG Canada acknowledges our facility operates in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, and we honour the First Nations across our business footprint and shipping route.

We foster a safe, respectful workplace where speaking up is encouraged, and we continuously strive to improve together. Protecting our people, community, and operations is our top priority.

We are proud to be a catalyst for Canada’s new energy sector, setting the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.

Our Purpose

• Provide a secure supply of LNG at scale; Connect Canadian natural gas to global markets.

Our Vision

• LNG Canada is a world class asset, Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer; Help Canada diversify its export market.

Our Values

• Lead with Honesty
• Nurture our People
• Grow our Business
• Connect with Purpose

Come join the team making Canadian history!

About the Role

The Procurement Manager is a leadership role accountable for LNG Canada’s integrated planning, procurement, and supply chain data excellence agenda in support of safe, reliable, and cost-competitive operations.

The role leads a multi-disciplinary team and provides direction across demand planning, procurement execution, sourcing and contracting strategy, governance, working capital and inventory control, performance reporting, and digital enablement.

The role must integrate effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Turnarounds, Brownfield/Projects, Engineering, Finance, Shell support teams, and suppliers/contractors to ensure LNG Canada has the right materials, contracts, controls, and decision support in place for current operations and future growth.

The role is expected to function as a business leader - not only to manage delivery, but to shape broader Asset supply chain maturity, support organizational integration, and drive cross-functional business outcomes.

To succeed with us at LNG Canada, we need your enthusiasm to:

Lead with Honesty: We act with integrity and courage, even when it is difficult.

• Communicate openly, clearly, and respectfully in all situations.
• Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, including safety or ethical concerns.
• Take accountability for decisions and actions, and do the right thing for people and the business.

Nurture Our People: We create an environment where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.

• Support the development of others through feedback, coaching, and collaboration.
• Build trusting relationships grounded in respect and inclusion.
• Assume positive intent and approach differences with empathy and fairness.

Grow Our Business: We focus our energy on work that delivers meaningful, long‑term value.

• Prioritize what matters most and use time and resources effectively.
• Set clear goals, follow through on commitments, and deliver results.
• Look for opportunities to improve how we work and how we perform.

Connect with Purpose: We build strong connections and understand the impact of our work.

• Listen to, understand and value diverse perspectives.
• Foster inclusive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Align daily work with LNG Canada’s purpose, values, and broader impact.

You will use your expertise to:

• Develop and execute planning and procurement strategies aligned with business priorities, long-range asset plans, and evolving operational needs.
• Lead integrated demand and supply planning across Maintenance, Turnarounds, Projects/Brownfield, Reliability, and Logistics interfaces to support material-on-time performance, operational readiness, and top-quartile asset availability.
• Ensure the right contracts, suppliers, sourcing strategies, and governance controls are in place to support safe, reliable, and commercially competitive execution.
• Take full responsibility and accountability for working capital management related to inventory, including stock policy governance, inventory optimization, valuation awareness, and relevant control processes.
• Drive supply chain data excellence, dashboards, analytics, and digital process improvements to strengthen visibility, control, decision-making, and frontline productivity.
• Lead readiness and integration for major work programs, expansion interfaces, and changing support models, including Phase 2 / Brownfield integration and supply chain handoffs.
• Provide leadership oversight on contractor HSSE expectations, business continuity, and operational supply chain risk management in accordance with LNG Canada requirements.
• Leadership Expectations
• Demonstrated leadership to manage people across a variety of job groups, capability levels, and cultural backgrounds while building an inclusive, high-performance team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership to coach, train, mentor, and develop people; set clear expectations; and help individuals grow in role scope, judgment, and business understanding.
• Demonstrated leadership to drive organizational change, simplify ways of working, and embed more effective processes, tools, and behaviors into day-to-day delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership to work collaboratively with peers and drive wider departmental outcomes beyond immediate team boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to set clear direction, priorities, and expectations for teams while maintaining strong organizational awareness, shared purpose, and practical connection with frontline business realities.
• Acts as a visible role model for disciplined work processes, continuous improvement, and effective use of procedures, tools, and governance frameworks to support reliable business execution.
• Provides visible leadership support for cross-functional programs by endorsing priorities, aligning resources, and formalizing decision-making authority to enable effective execution across business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a strong team culture built on learning, inclusion, belonging, and constructive feedback, while sustaining engagement through periods of operational pressure and change.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business value by fostering innovation, encouraging practical adoption of digital, AI and process improvements, and translating new ideas into scalable ways of working.
• Strong stakeholder leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to align internal and external parties on business outcomes, governance, and operational priorities.

To be successful, you will have:

• Extensive experience in supply chain, planning, procurement, and contracting leadership in oil and gas, LNG, or similarly complex industrial environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and procurement governance capability, with a sound understanding of how materials, contracts, and suppliers support availability, reliability, and total business value.
• Strong knowledge of supply markets in Western Canada and broader global supply markets relevant to operational materials, brownfield scopes, and major equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global supply chain risks and the capability to identify, manage, and mitigate those risks in constrained or volatile markets.
• Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end logistics across international and domestic materials flows, including multimodal transportation, customs, tariffs navigation, warehousing, and site logistics, with the ability to identify logistics constraints and risks early and embed appropriate mitigation measures into procurement, sourcing, and delivery plans.
• Demonstrated leadership to drive cost competitiveness across contracts and procurement by shaping sourcing and negotiation strategies, using commercial analysis where required, challenging supplier pricing and costing models against contractual and market references, and applying benchmarking / competitive assessment to support value-focused business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fit-for-purpose category strategies that improve competitiveness, including leveraging existing agreements and category manager relationships where appropriate, and translating strategy into effective execution through sourcing, negotiation, standardization, and disciplined follow-through.
• Experience with onshoring and offshoring of data or transactional support resources, including the service controls, team interfaces, and operational trade-offs required to achieve business support and cost objectives.
• Experience operating in a governance- and controls-driven environment with a strong focus on compliance, fit-for-purpose decisions, and audit readiness.
• Degree qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Core Competencies
  • Understand Business & Demand
  • Supply Chain Planning & Performance Management
  • Contracting & Procurement Governance
  • Strategic Sourcing and Commercial Acumen
  • Supply Market Intelligence and Risk Management
  • Working Capital and Inventory Governance
  • Stakeholder Management and Cross-functional Leadership
  • Digital / Data-driven Business Improvement
  • Team Leadership and Capability Building
  • Process Simplification and Continuous Improvement

This role requires that you:  

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
• Be based in Calgary with regular travel/visits to Kitimat as business requires.
• Operate in a highly collaborative environment across multiple functions, stakeholders, and locations.
• Are expected to flex with business growth, operating model evolution, and organizational integration needs.

We Offer:

• A comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package (if required)
• A full suite of benefits including a flexible medical and health plan.
• A defined contribution pension plan with a matching program
• A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance.
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About Us:

LNG Canada is a joint venture of five global energy leaders—Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS—bringing decades of LNG expertise to Canada.

As the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history, LNG Canada is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license. Phase 1 includes two processing units (“trains”) with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).

Together with our partners, we are exploring a potential Phase 2 expansion that would deliver more lower-carbon LNG to global markets, support Canada’s ambition to be a top-five LNG exporter, and generate lasting benefits for B.C. communities and the Canadian economy.

Our guiding North Star is to safely and responsibly create and deliver value. We focus on safety, compliance, performance, and scale, while building a high-performance culture. Partnerships with governments, local communities, and First Nations are central to our success and will continue to shape our journey.

At LNG Canada, we hire for character and train for skill. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—this is your chance to join a supportive, collaborative organization with bold ambition and help us build a thriving business.