SCM Lima Contracts Advisor

Cenovus Energy; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a SCM Contracts Advisor at our Lima Refinery in the United States. The role provides procurement services to multiple US refinery stakeholders, including maintenance, operations, and business development, with deep expertise in commodity products, sourcing strategies, and contract processes.

You will lead sourcing activities, review RFPs, negotiate terms with legal and risk teams, and manage post-award contract administration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work history in a procurement environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary degree in SCM or related field; SCMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Source US Downstream Operations services and materials per Cenovus sourcing practice.
• Prepare and review RFP documents including scope, performance requirements and delivery schedules.
• Reconcile commercial and technical proposals with the RFP requests.
• Negotiate contract terms with Cenovus Legal Counsel, Risk, Maintenance, Operations, and Technical staff.
• Conduct post-award administration of contracts.
• Lead contract/negotiation strategies; manage RFP/RFQ and sourcing docs; setup POs.
• Direct cross-functional teams and handle complex claims and disputes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

RFP/RFQ management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

SCMP certification considered an asset

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 09/03/2026

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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

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.

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.

Total rewards

• 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

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.