Team Lead, SCM US Downstream Operations

About this opportunity:

Cenovus Energy is hiring for a new Team Lead, SCM US Downstream Operations role that will lead the Operations Procurement team for our Superior Refinery. This position will ensure indirect goods and services supply chain life-cycle management while providing day-to-day direction to the local Contracting and Procurement team. This role will also provide support for transactional activities in the areas of Sourcing Support, Contract Administration and Purchasing.

The Team Lead, SCM US Downstream Operations role will also serve as a member of the Superior Refinery Leadership Team supporting the General Manager of the Superior Refinery. The position will provide strategic direction and leadership to the local business-facing procurement organization working in unison with the business partners from planning to delivery of all activities under SCM Operations scope of activities and ensure the maximum return from spend and value generations with contractors and suppliers.

The ultimate objective is to design, implement and operate the most effective supply chain solutions on behalf of the business. An understanding of these areas of focus will ensure sustainable value for the organization, mitigate risk in Supply Chain Management, and support cost reduction targets.

• Develop and execute overall strategy for the purchasing, sourcing support and contract administration; coordinating the team’s activities to meet the service levels for the Superior Refinery
• Lead the department in driving cost out of the business through developing support staff capabilities and developing more efficient business processes in collaboration with the Sr. Manager, US Downstream Operations
• Provide leadership, career coaching, compensation recommendations, recruiting and development for staff
• Ensure One SCM approach in relationship with Supply Chain Service Center, SCM US Downstream Projects, Downstream Category Management, and other SCM teams
• Build relationships with internal customers in Cenovus Downstream Manufacturing US Refining. As an active member of Superior Refinery Leadership Team (RLT) build highly collaborative relationships ensuring that SCM strategies are fully aligned to the business objectives and that value improvements are fully reflected in Business Plans and priorities
• Ensure SCM processes are executed in accordance with Cenovus Supply Chain Management policy, and all relevant regulations. Use Commercial judgement, common sense, and simplification mindset, understanding the differences between non-negotiable compliance elements (Safety, Ethics and Compliance, code of Conduct, Law) and SCM operating practices, while keeping Cenovus enterprise business value in focus
• Effectively engage with suppliers and contractors to understand market opportunities and risks. Drive continuous improvement mindset focused on innovation, collaboration, openness, and trust
• Source various services and materials utilizing Cenovus Energy Sourcing Practice including all required strategy, award and contract documentation

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor s degree in SCM or a post-secondary degree in a closely related discipline considered an asset
• 8+ years of experience in procurement or closely related environment required
• 3+ years of experience managing a department of people considered an asset
• Supply Chain Management Professional certification considered an asset
• A background in oil and gas industry or refinery operations to understand the nature of work within an integrated oil and gas company considered an asset

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note:
The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 PM MT January 20, 2026.

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