Contracts Advisor

Oil Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Health benefits

Generous time-off

Talent development

Job summary

Suncor is seeking a strategic Contracts Advisor to lead material and/or service contracting from sourcing to contract formation at our Calgary office. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and drive measurable cost, risk, and efficiency improvements for the business.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, strong analytical skills, and collaboration across functional teams to deliver competitive commercial outcomes in a fast‑paced energy environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Supply Chain
• Proven track record in cost optimization, cost modeling, and total cost‑of‑ownership analysis
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with multi‑year contracts
• Deep understanding of cost drivers, contracting models, and risk management in complex service markets
• Skilled in using SAP, Ariba, and spend analytics tools to support sourcing, contract lifecycle management and cost optimization initiatives
• Strong financial, business acumen, and commercial capabilities, and ability to lead others to craft effective business solutions
• Ability to summarize complex commercial decisions for leadership approvals
• Experience supporting Indigenous partnership commitments, local content considerations, or supplier development initiatives

Responsibilities

• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through market analysis, supplier collaboration, and demand management.
• Apply data‑driven insights to challenge specifications, delivery models, and commercial structures.
• Lead sourcing‑to‑contract events ensuring favorable cost, performance and risk outcomes.
• Design innovative commercial models and negotiation strategies for competitive advantage.
• Manage supplier performance focusing on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee project contract planning, strategy development, sourcing and negotiation through to contract formation and claims management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into effective sourcing plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cost optimization

Contract lifecycle

Sourcing strategy

Indigenous partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Spend analytics tools

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional to join our Supply Chain organization as aContracts Advisor focused on material and/or service contracting. As a subject matter expert, you will negotiate and manage the lifecycle of contracts and build strong relationships with the business and suppliers to deliver measurable cost, risk, and efficiency improvements.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits:utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-10years of related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience(experience in one or more of the following is preferred):
  • Transportation and Logistics including Transportation Management (Freight), Warehouse and Field Logistics,
  • Large scale mining services with a strong understanding of field execution realities, including productivity, equipment utilization, labour availability, schedule impacts, site constraints and local content
  • Equipment and Materials
• ABachelor’sdegree, preferably in Business or Supply Chain
• Proven track record incost optimization, cost modeling, and total cost‑of‑ownership analysis
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with multi‑year, service‑based contracts
• Deep understanding of cost drivers, contracting models, and risk management in complex service markets
• Skilled in using SAP, Ariba, and spend analytics tools to support sourcing, contract lifecycle management and cost optimization initiatives
• Strong financial, business acumen, and commercial capabilities, and ability to lead others in connecting ideas,eventsand circumstances toidentifyeffective business solutions in a complex environment
• Ability to summarize complex commercial decisions for leadership approvals
• Experience supporting Indigenous partnership commitments, local content considerations, or supplier development initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through market analysis, supplier collaboration,demand management and monitoringofcategory spend
• Apply data‑driven insights to challenge specifications, service delivery models, and commercial structures to achieve sustainable cost savings
• Lead sourcing‑to‑contract events, ensuring commercial outcomes balance cost efficiency, performance, and risk mitigation
• Design innovative commercial models and negotiation strategies that drive competitive advantage and cost improvement
• Manage supplier performance with emphasis on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement and identify innovation and efficiency opportunities
• Manage project contract planning, contract strategy development, sourcing and negotiation activities through to contract formation and approval and claims / warranty management activities
• Partner with diverse internal stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies that maximize cost efficiency and align with business priorities

Location and other Key details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.