Contracts Advisor

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you a Contracts Advisor with a background in Supply Chain looking for that next role?

We have a great opportunity that will fit with your background with a focus on the maintenance environment and equipment involved.

Joining our collaborative team, you will plan and execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, manage contracts through their lifecycle, and manage and grow supplier relationships.

Minimum requirements:

- Minimum 3 years of directly related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience
- A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business or Supply Chain or combination of experience
- Understanding of contracting and commercial concepts and processes, coupled with strong negotiation skills and the dexterity to lead complex commercial negotiations
- The ability to build relationships with suppliers while collaborating on opportunities and managing performance
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

**Responsibilities**:

- 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.
- Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations for material and service contract requirements
- Determine contracting requirements to drive value, eliminate cost from the value chain, and motivate strong supplier performance.
- Effectively implement and roll out negotiated contract terms and conditions to procurement and business unit (end users).
- Lead change management process for contracts; lead contract close-out process and ensure supplier performance feedback is gathered for future reference

Location and other Key Details:

- You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 - 6th Ave S.W. or Fort McMurray base plant
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
- Depending on the nature of the role, we have implemented a Hybrid Work Model to provide our employees with a combination of office-based work and ‘work from home’ flexibility. To learn more, speak to your recruiter
- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Our operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and our product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. Our renewable energy portfolio includes investments in four operating wind farms and the operation of an ethanol plant. And our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business.- With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions - all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.