SCM Advisor

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager - SCM Downstream Category Management, this role in this position will provide support to the DS Category Management team on contract administration requirements, including but not limited to RFx creation, contract creation (documentation as well as system), system support for Ariba, SAP & Salesforce. This role will be responsible for handling day to day contract maintenance and supplier dispute such as invoicing errors.

This role will support Category initiatives for Western Canada and the United States.

What you’ll do:

• Complete sourcing initiatives per the annual plan, and ensure all supporting activities are in accordance with Cenovus' processes

• Handle categories including the development of strategies, pre-qualifications of suppliers, development of RFx initiatives, bid evaluations, negotiations, award, and post-award management

• Post-award contract management including contract changes, dispute resolution, claims management, and close-outs

• Ensure all documentation is stored in the appropriate Contract Management Systems in accordance with Cenovus requirements

• Liaise and consult with Business and subject matter experts (SMEs) from Legal, Risk Management, HSE, QA/QC, etc. in support of pre and post-award commercial activities

• Support SCM Business Value Methodology and strategic objectives

• Support the business by reviewing supplier performance

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• 2-5 years of procurement or contract management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

• Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) are considered an asset

• Experience using SAP, Ariba, Salesforce, and MS SharePoint is considered an asset

• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas industry preferred

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

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT January 19, 2025.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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