SCM Toledo Contracts Advisor

Cenovus Energy•Toledo, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cenovus Energy is seeking a talented individual to join their Toledo Refinery in a SCM Contracts Advisor role. This position will provide procurement-related services to multiple US refinery stakeholders, including maintenance, operations, and business development. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of commodity products, service applications, supply chain sources, procurement strategies, and business processes/procedures.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the US
High school diploma or equivalent required
4+ years of work history, including experience in a procurement environment
Transferable skills and equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification

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.
Manage 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 can direct cross-functional teams. Requires complex problem solving (claims, disputes, cost/risk quantification, contract variations) balanced with adherence to defined SCM policies, procedures, and governance processes.