Cenovus Energy

Senior Advisor, SCM Turnaround US Downstream Operations

Cenovus Energy$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • High school diploma or GED; post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management or SCMP certification preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement or related environment
  • Background in oil and gas industry preferred
  • Experience with turnarounds, major construction projects, or refinery operations is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage Procurement Sourcing Record (PSR) for all Turnaround events
  • Collaborate with SCM team for contract strategies and negotiations
  • Advise Turnaround Manager/TM on contractual and compliance issues
  • Source labor, services, and materials following Cenovus Sourcing Practices
  • Assemble and review RFP documents for technical and commercial accuracy
  • Negotiate contract terms with legal and operational teams
  • Administer contracts post-award
  • Resolve issues with purchase requisitions and orders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in meaningful projects within the oil and gas sector
  • Work with experienced professionals across the SCM team
  • Potential for career growth within Cenovus Energy
Full Job Description
Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 08/21/2026

About this opportunity:

Cenovus Energy is seeking a talented individual to join our Toledo Refinery in a Senior Advisor, SCM Turnaround 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!

What you'll do:
  • 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 labor, 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


Who you are:
  • 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 AUGUST 20, 2026.

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About Cenovus Energy

Cenovus is a Canadian oil company with oil sands operations in northern Alberta that use specialized methods like SAGD to drill and pump the oil to the surface

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