Contracts Advisor

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.

A dynamic team, you will lead the development, sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of contracts supporting the Commerce City Refinery. You will build strong relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers while delivering commercial value, managing risk, and supporting the site’s operational and strategic objectives.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. Within the range, individual pay isdeterminedby work location andadditionalfactors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training

• Compensation:
  Annual incentive bonus program with a 20% target, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match, pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options, an automatic 1.5% profit sharing contribution, and Suncor-funded cash balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)
• Benefits:
  Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous time-off:
  Vacation program of 2 to 4 weeks (based on credited prior experience) as well as 12 additional personal paid time off days annually, plus 10 statutory paid holidays
• Talent development programs:
  Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

• 10 years of related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in contracts management, category management, strategic sourcing, and/or supply chain operations focused on Maintenance, Engineering, Construction and Support Services scope
• Deep understanding of contracting and commercial concepts and processes, coupled with strong negotiation skills and the ability to lead commercial and legal terms and conditions negotiations
• Strong financial and business acumen and commercial capabilities, ability to lead others in connecting ideas, events and circumstances to identify effective business solutions in a complex environment

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

• Develop go-to-market strategy, bid evaluation and selection criteria for all levels of complexity, integrating market intelligence from historical supplier performance and contract compliance information
• Evaluate, develop, and recommend commercial strategies and structures for complex, high-value, and high-risk contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk tolerance, and market conditions
• Lead negotiations for material and service contract including legal terms and conditions, and formalize negotiated arrangements through contract documentation
• Determine contracting requirements to drive value, eliminate cost from the value chain, and motivate strong supplier performance
• Support change management process for contracts; lead contract close-out process and ensure supplier performance feedback is gathered for future reference
• Ensure that commercial and business requirements are met, and supplier performance issues are addressed in a timely manner, including commercial dispute…