Alberta Procurement Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 09/03/2026
About this opportunity:
Cenovus Energy is seeking a talented individual to join our Lima Refinery in a SCM Contracts Advisor role. Reporting to the site 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.
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What you'll do:
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• 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

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• High school diploma or 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
• 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.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT SEPTEMBER 2, 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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Who we are:
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.
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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Generous paid vacation
• Annual bonus
• Retirement savings plan matching
• Long-term incentives*
• Medical & dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual healthcare coverage
• Generous leave of absence programs
• Fitness membership reimbursement

*Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes-for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make people's lives better.
• Our values:
  • Protect what matters
  • Do it right
  • Make it better
  • Do it together

• Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
  • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
  • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
  • Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For more information about working at Cenovus, 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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