Job Description

Worker Type: Employee

Group: SCM IS Operations Department

Job Post End Date: 06/30/2023

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Management (SCM) IT the Category Advisor, SCM IT is responsible for the end-to-end Category Management of the Projects and Professional Services portfolios. Activities include creation of the category strategy, performing strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial/contractual negotiation of sophisticated vendor engagements in support of Information Technology and the Corporate Project Management Office (CPMO). This fast-paced and exciting position is ideal for a self-starter with strong Category Management knowledge and sourcing skills.

About Cenovus:

We\xe2\x80\x99re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our 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. Cenovus\xe2\x80\x99s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

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Why we work at Cenovus:

• Safety as a core value
• Competitive compensation
• Flex time
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more
• Volunteering opportunities
• Community Investment activities
• Inclusive work environment
• Career progression/internal mobility opportunities
• Company/team building events

Responsibilities:

• Develop annual & long-term strategic planning to secure supply of goods and services for the Projects and Professional Services portfolios.
• Complete annual and long-term strategic planning and budgeting to secure supply of goods and services and handle the associated price and supply risks.
• Lead sophisticated and strategic sourcing initiatives, develop associated negotiation strategies and recommendations to award.
• Review, interpret, and analyze legal and commercial contract terms and conditions including master agreements, schedules, statements of work, confidentiality agreements and other documentation, partnering with Legal as required.
• Ensure Cenovus is conducting business with financially viable, technically qualified suppliers, who operate within their expertise.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors ensuring goods and services are contracted in an efficient, effective manner bringing maximum value to the organization.
• Optimally collaborate with IT partners, subject matter experts, cross functional teams and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance to Supply Chain Business Rules, approved SCM channels, the Cenovus Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, company policies, standards, processes and regulatory requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks required to handle contracts in the portfolio.
• Ensure data and information created is maintained, accurate and accessible.

Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work in the office in downtown Calgary, AB.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and Supply Chain experience.
• Post-Secondary Degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• SCMP designation considered an asset.
• Proven negotiation skills, both commercial and contractual.
• Sourcing expertise with planning, assessing and implementing outsourcing and other complex delivery models.
• Strong understanding of Category Management principles.
• Enterprise-wide, strategic problem solver.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to solve problems through honest. analysis coupled with good judgment; initiative and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent presentation skills; able to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of SAP and Ariba Sourcing considered an asset.

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 define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it\xe2\x80\x99s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated and heard. We define inclusion as \xe2\x80\x98diversity in action,\xe2\x80\x99 creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

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Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT June 29, 2023.

This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills and experience requirements of the job. These requirements 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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