SCM Lima Contracts Advisor

About this opportunity

Cenovus Energy is seeking a talented individual to join our Lima Refinery in a SCM Contracts Advisor role. Reporting to the site Manager, SCM US Downstream Operations, this position will provide procurement-related services to multiple US refinery stakeholders including: maintenance, operations, and business development. This role will provide procurement expertise demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of commodity products, service applications, supply chain sources, procurement strategies, and business process/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Source various US Downstream Operations services and materials utilizing Cenovus Sourcing Practice including all required strategy, award and contract documentation
• Assemble and review relevant RFP documents for scope of work, performance requirements and delivery schedules considering all commercial aspects of Cenovus Energy internal procedures
• Reconciliation of the commercial and technical proposal with the RFP requestor
• Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions in cooperation with Cenovus Energy Legal Counsel, Risk Management, Maintenance, Operations, and Technical Services personnel, as necessary
• Conduct post-award administration of contracts
• Contract/negotiation strategies; RFP/RFQ and sourcing documentation; negotiated and executed contracts; Contract Management Plans; PO setup and change updates; invoice review/approval; claims and change assessments; contract close-out documentation and lessons learned
• Operate with a high degree of independence and authority — act as lead negotiator and direct cross-functional teams
• Require complex problem solving (claims, disputes, cost/risk quantification, contract variations) balanced with adherence to defined SCM policies, procedures, and governance processes

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and/or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification considered an asset
• 4+ years of work history, including experience in a procurement environment

We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Benefits

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Generous paid vacation
• Annual bonus
• Retirement savings plan matching
• Long-term incentives*
• Medical & dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual healthcare coverage
• Generous leave of absence programs
• Fitness membership reimbursement

*Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.

Development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.

Our values:

• Protect what matters
• Do it right
• Make it better
• Do it together

Cenovus Cares

We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

• Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work
• Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event)
• Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually

Staff resource groups

We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Who we are

Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States. Other operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia.