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Advisor, SCM US Downstream Operations
Cenovus Energy
Operations
Lima, OH, USA
Posted on Oct 26, 2024
Worker Type: EmployeeGroup: SCM US Downstream Operations Lima DepartmentJob Post End Date: 11/05/2024
About this opportunity:
Cenovus is seeking an Advisor, SCM US Downstream Operations to join our Lima refinery team. In this role, you'll deliver expert sourcing services to key stakeholders across Maintenance, Operations, and Business Development. You will provide Sourcing expertise demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of commodity products, supply chain sources, sourcing strategies and site support.
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What you’ll do:
- Conduct the sourcing and contracting of external goods and services in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner that generates positive value for the global organization.
- Plan, negotiate, and manage the procurement of goods and services through developing contracts and agreements, including writing terms and conditions.
- Conduct post-award administration of contracts.
- Leverage spend data, business requirements, external market data, and other necessary information to develop category strategies and influence implementation across all US sites.
- Reviews and negotiates contract terms and conditions in cooperation with Cenovus Energy Legal Counsel, Risk Management, Maintenance, Operations, and Technical Services personnel daily.
- Prepare clear, concise, and effective written documents and correspondence.
- Possesses strong communication skills, identifies cost reductions, and supports operations.
Who you are:
- 4+ years of work experience, preferably in a supply chain environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain or any related field.
- Knowledge of commodities and categories is considered an asset.
- A background in oil and gas industry to understand the nature of work within an integrated oil and gas company considered an asset.
- Experience in refinery operations considered an asset.
- Ability to work at ease with team members, collaborators, suppliers, and legal counsel.
- Must be a strategic problem solver with a business demeanor, self-starter, and take initiative.
- Ability to take challenging situations and leverage problem solving with communication skills to present sound recommendations.
- Experience negotiating agreements is strongly preferred.
- End-to-end Supply Chain experience including processes, tools, and the interdependencies between category.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
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.
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.
Who we are:
We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
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.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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For more information, please visit cenovus.com
At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, 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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