SCM Toledo Contracts Advisor

Cenovus•Toledo, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cenovus Energy is seeking a talented individual to join our Toledo Refinery in a SCM Contracts Advisor role. Reporting to the 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.

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

Nice To Haves

a post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and/or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification considered an asset

Responsibilities

Source various US Downstream Operations services and materials utilizing Cenovus Sourcing Practice including all required strategy, award and contract documentation
Assembles and reviews 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
Reviews and negotiates 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
Operates with a high degree of independence and authority — acts 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