Senior Category Management Advisor, Maintenance Services

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Downstream Category Management, this role is responsible for the end-to-end Category Management process of maintenance services category through closely working with Cenovus business partners including a) maintenance, b) operations, and c) engineering and various teams within the SCM department.

The primary purpose of this role includes development and execution of long-term strategic sourcing strategies in alignment with key business objectives and supporting SCM teams in contributing to Cenovus's enterprise objectives.

This position will provide procurement expertise demonstrating extensive knowledge of maintenance services, supply chain sources, sourcing strategies, category sourcing process, business process/procedures, as well as mentoring other junior team members.

This position will be based in the Calgary office with business support visits to sites.

What you'll do:

• Implement procurement standard processes for sourcing activities, ensuring these practices are in accordance with COIMS, Cenovus's procurement policy, procurement management system documents, and all relevant regulations

• Develop and support the annual & long-term strategic planning and budgeting to secure supply of goods and services, across Canadian and US assets

• Develop and maintain a network of collaborators at all assets and potentially enterprise level

• Ensure Cenovus is conducting business with financially viable and technically qualified suppliers

• Conduct efficient, effective and ethical sourcing and contracting of external goods and services

• Leverage spend data, business requirements, external market data, and other vital information to develop category sourcing strategies

• Conduct spend analytics and suppliers analysis within the defined category portfolio

• Assess risks and lead the development of corporate category strategies in partnership with budget owners to achieve overall Cenovus objectives

• Lead and handle all aspects of complex sourcing initiatives including RFx activities, development of negotiation strategies and recommendations to award

• Prepare strategy and award recommendations and acquire appropriate financial and commitment authority approvals

• Review, interpret, analyze, negotiate, and develop contracts and lead collaborators through the sourcing and negotiation process

• Ensure all data, information, and records are developed accurately and are appropriately maintained & safeguarded

• Lead post-award activities including effective contract performance & supplier relationship management

• Lead day-to-day inquiries on contracts within assigned categories from Business Units, other teams within Cenovus and suppliers and expedite resolution e.g., invoice issues, rates update, contract amendment

Who you are:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Undergrad degree in an Engineering, Technical, Business discipline or relevant field of study is considered an asset. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (i.e. SCMP, CPSM) are a plus.

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible and related experience in a procurement environment (category management experience preferred)

• Experience leading cross-functional teams through Category Management processes, negotiating large & complex commercial agreements, and handling critical suppliers

• Strong technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills

• Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with diverse partners to drive best value

• Strong facilitation, communication, and negotiations skills

The following will be considered an asset:

• Supply Chain Management Professional certification

• Knowledge of maintenance and operation services and experience in handling categories in those areas; a background in oil and gas industry

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT September 22, 2024.

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.

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 enhancing 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'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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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, equitable 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 targets and 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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