Senior Advisor, SCM Turnaround US Downstream Operations
Cenovus Energy is seeking a talented individual to join our Toledo Refinery in a Senior Advisor role focused on Supply Chain Management (SCM) Turnaround for US Downstream Operations. This position will serve as the single point of contact for all Toledo Refinery turnaround events, demonstrating procurement expertise and strategies throughout the turnaround agreement lifecycle.
About the role
The Senior Advisor will provide procurement-related services for turnaround events, from pre-planning to close-out. The role involves collaborating with the US SCM Team to determine when to leverage existing agreements or create standalone agreements.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage the Procurement Sourcing Record (PSR) for each turnaround event to ensure timely completion of all contracting activities.
- Develop and implement individual contract strategies, including negotiation tactics, in collaboration with SCM team members across US refineries and corporate offices in Canada.
- Advise the Turnaround Manager and team on contractual and commercial issues to ensure compliance.
- Source labor, services, and materials for US Downstream Operations using Cenovus Sourcing Practice, including strategy, award, and contract documentation.
- Assemble and review RFP documents for scope of work, performance requirements, and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with Cenovus Energy’s internal procedures.
- Reconcile commercial and technical proposals with the RFP requestor.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions in cooperation with Legal Counsel, Risk Management, Maintenance, Operations, and Technical Services personnel.
- Conduct post-award administration of contracts.
- Assist in resolving purchase requisition and purchase order issues raised by business unit partners.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required; post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and/or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification considered an asset.
- 8+ years of experience in procurement or a closely related work environment.
- Background in the oil and gas industry, particularly within an integrated oil and gas company, considered an asset.
- Experience in turnarounds, major construction projects, and/or refinery operations considered an asset.
Cenovus acknowledges the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education.
Benefits
Cenovus offers a competitive total rewards package, including:
- Generous paid vacation.
- Annual bonus.
- Retirement savings plan matching.
- Long-term incentives (eligibility varies by position).
- Medical and dental coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Virtual healthcare coverage.
- Generous leave of absence programs.
- Fitness membership reimbursement.
Development & Culture
Cenovus fosters a culture of continuous learning and development through:
- Internal course offerings and education assistance for additional development.
- Opportunities to work on special projects.
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders.
- Active promotion of internal job movement to build connections and apply expertise in new ways.
Our purpose is to energize the world to make people’s lives better, guided by values of protecting what matters, doing it right, making it better, and doing it together. We support employee-led initiatives through Cenovus Cares, including volunteer opportunities, donation grants, and donation matching up to $10,000 annually. Staff resource groups are available to foster belonging and growth.