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.
What you'll do:
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
Who you are:
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 application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT January 20, 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. Learn more.
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Who we are:
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.
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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
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 $25,000 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.
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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