SCM Procurement Analyst
NES FircroftSupply Chain Management (SCM) Procurement Analyst
Schedule: Monday – Friday (8hrs/day)
Contract Length: 1 year
Job Summary
The SCM Procurement Analyst supports procurement activities for Maintenance, Operations, and other Site Services business areas within Christina Lake North. Reporting to the Team Lead, SCM Procurement, this role is responsible for ensuring the effective sourcing and procureme
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nt of materials and services required to support operational objectives.
The successful candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and supply chain teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement solutions. This position plays a key role in supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, procurement processes, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Operational Support
• Source, procure, and expedite external goods and services through approved procurement, receiving, and transportation channels to meet operational requirements.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to stakeholders regarding purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Recommend and implement appropriate procurement strategies based on business requirements, complexity, and value.
• Execute competitive procurement processes, including RFx development, evaluation, award, contract execution, and closeout.
• Collaborate with the SCM Service Center (SSC) to resolve pricing discrepancies, purchase order confirmations, settlement issues, and GR/IR imbalances.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics personnel to ensure timely receipt of goods and achievement of internal performance targets.
• Partner with maintenance planners to support alignment between Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships and serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support Category Management teams in advancing sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Identify and contribute to opportunities that reduce procurement costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management policies, Cenovus's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Perform additional duties as required to support evolving business needs.
Stakeholder Management
Internal Stakeholders
• Asset Maintenance & Reliability
• Category Management
• SCM Process & Performance
• SCM Service Center (SSC)
• Community and Indigenous Affairs (CIA)
• Finance
• Audit
• Cross-functional operational teams
External Stakeholders
• Suppliers and service providers
• External auditors
• Other external business partners
• Support the development of productive, performance-focused supplier relationships that encourage continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Assist in validating supplier compliance with commercial, technical, safety, and business requirements.
• Maintain supplier performance tracking tools and contribute to performance management initiatives and improvement plans.
Sourcing & Contracting
• Advise stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and sourcing best practices.
• Support sourcing and contracting activities that align with business requirements and approved procurement channels.
• Collaborate with Category Management teams to identify opportunities, establish targets, and support sourcing plans.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and timely sourcing outcomes.
• Promote standardized, modern sourcing practices that maximize value and ensure supply continuity.
• Ensure procurement transactions adhere to approved buying, receiving, and transportation processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators that drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Support the identification and mitigation of supply chain risk