Director Supply Chain ManagementLocation: Calgary Head Office
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Supply Chain Management
Is this position safety sensitive: No
Apply today! Application Deadline is October 22, 2026 at 11:59pmThe Role The Director, Supply Chain Management (SCM) provides strategic leadership for Gibson Energy's supply chain function, encompassing category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, supplier performance, inventory and supply chain systems. Partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project Execution, Construction, Finance, Legal and Indigenous Relations, the Director aligns commercial strategies and resources with business priorities. The role drives measurable value through safe and reliable supply of materials and services, competitive total cost, capital project readiness, disciplined governance and resilient supplier relationships across Gibson Energy's assets and projects.
What You Will Do - Aligns with the Company values (people, safety, integrity, executional focus), responsible for developing and mentoring team members, and providing guidance and direction for the overall group, including:
- Communicating the Company's vision and strategy in relatable terms.
- Building a collaborative, innovative team to exceed customer expectations (internal and external).
- Creating an environment of engagement for team members to produce high-quality services.
- Managing performance of individuals to achieve results.
- Develops an engaged, high-performing team through clear objectives, coaching, succession planning and performance accountability.
- Sets and executes the SCM strategy, operating model and resource plan, aligning category management, sourcing, procurement, inventory and systems capabilities with operating needs, capital programs and growth priorities.
- Leads strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract governance across capital and operating spend; applies market intelligence, total-cost analysis and supplier risk assessment to improve value and supply resilience.
- Partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Project Execution to forecast demand and develop procurement strategies for terminals, storage tanks, pipelines, pump stations, marine and rail facilities, asset integrity work and maintenance outages.
- Oversees procurement planning and supplier delivery for major projects and facility work, including long-lead equipment, critical spares, fabrication and construction services; escalates schedule, quality, commercial and supply risks with actionable recommendations.
- Directs strategic supplier and contractor relationship management, including selection, performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement, with strong attention to safety, quality, reliability and commercial obligations.
- Owns SCM processes, controls and enabling systems; works across functions to improve demand planning, procurement efficiency, data quality, policy compliance and user experience.
- Establishes measurable service expectations and a consistent SCM performance scorecard, with clear KPI definitions, baselines, targets, data ownership and corrective-action accountability. Reports trends, exceptions, risks and improvement plans to senior leadership on a regular cadence.
- Monitors and reports financial and commercial results, including Finance-validated realized savings and cost avoidance, spend under management, contract coverage, total cost and procurement cycle times.
- Tracks projects delivery and operational support through critical-equipment on-time delivery, procurement milestone adherence, material readiness, supplier on-time-in-full performance, critical-spares availability, stockouts and material-related maintenance delays; coordinates actions with accountable asset and project owners.
- Monitors inventory health (where applicable), supplier quality and corrective actions, contractor safety indicators, supply concentration and emerging risks; uses leading and lagging indicators to prioritize interventions and demonstrate sustained improvement.
- Leads responsible procurement initiatives, including sustainable sourcing and Indigenous business participation, in collaboration with relevant functions and in support of Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) certification.
- Demonstrates proactive Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) leadership and ensures SCM activities comply with Company policies, ethical standards and applicable requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Role - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive supply chain, sourcing or procurement experience, including significant people leadership in complex, asset-intensive operations or capital projects.
- Demonstrated success developing functional strategies, high-performing teams and cross-functional improvements, including organizational and systems change.
- Proven commercial results across capital and operating spend, with advanced negotiation, contracting, supplier relationship and total-cost management skills.
- Experience supporting oil and gas infrastructure, preferably midstream terminals, tanks, pipelines and associated maintenance, integrity and capital project requirements.
- Strong strategic, financial and analytical judgment, including experience with SCM KPIs, executive reporting, inventory performance and procurement systems.
- Effective, collaborative communicator able to influence senior stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and respond to urgent operational requirements.
- Experience with responsible sourcing, Indigenous procurement or sustainability initiatives is an asset; an SCM designation (SCMP or CPSM) is an asset.
Working Conditions - Duties primarily performed in an office setting
- Travel to field locations required as needed (15%).
- This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy's Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.
