Senior Advisor, SCM US Downstream Operations
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Cenovus Energy · OH ToledoPrepare for this interview
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About the role
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. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram . The Cenovus experience
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the creation and management of the Procurement Sourcing Record (PSR) for each individual Turnaround event to ensure timely completeness of all contracting activities
- Work with SCM team members located at Refineries in the US and Corporate Offices in Canada, or independently in the development and implementation of the individual contract strategy, including negotiation strategy and tactics
- Actively provide advice to the Turnaround Manager/Turnaround Team on all contractual and commercial issues to ensure compliance with the Contract
- 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
- Assist in the resolution of any purchase requisition and purchase order issues/questions raised by our business unit partners
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the US
- High school diploma or GED 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
- 8+ years of experience, including experience in a procurement or closely related work environment required
- A background in the oil and gas industry to understand the nature of work within an integrated oil and gas company considered an asset
- Experience in turnarounds, major construction projects, and/or refinery operations considered an asset
- We acknowledge the value of transferable 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 JUNE 5, 2026.
- Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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- 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 .
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Additional Information
Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 06/06/2026 About this opportunity: Cenovus Energy is seeking a talented individual to join our Toledo Refinery in a Senior Advisor, SCM US Downstream Operations role who will demonstrate procurement expertise and strategies for the site. The incumbent in this position will provide procurement-related services as the single point of contact for all Toledo Refinery turnaround events. The Senior Advisor will be responsible for turnaround agreement lifecycle activities from pre-planning to close-out. The role will also collaborate with members of the US SCM Team to determine when to leverage existing agreements and when standalone agreements are required. Interested in working in Toledo? Learn more!
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