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Manager, SCM Toledo Operations

cenovus

USonsitePosted May 14, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • competitive compensation
  • comprehensive benefits
  • leadership development programs
  • internal job movement opportunities

Heads up

  • requirements may be modified
  • may not be eligible for all total rewards offerings

Why this role might suit you

The position provides leadership over strategic sourcing at a major refinery, offers competitive pay and a full benefits package, and includes opportunities for professional growth within a globally integrated energy company.

Skills

procurementcontract-managementsupplier-performance-managementspend-analysiscost-optimizationrisk-managementcompliancecategory-managementvendor-managementstakeholder-engagement

About the role

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 05/23/2026

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, SCM US Downstream Operations, this role leads Supply Chain Management activities at the Toledo Refinery. The position oversees indirect goods and services, manages the local sourcing and contracting team, and supports key transactional activities, including sourcing, contract administration, and performance management. As a member of the refinery leadership team, this role partners with the business to deliver efficient, value-driven supply chain solutions, optimize spend, and mitigate risk while supporting overall operational and cost objectives.

Interested in working in Toledo? Learn more!

What you’ll do:

Lead and execute strategy for sourcing support, contract administration, and supplier performance management to meet US Downstream service levels

Drive cost optimization through process improvements and development of team capabilities

Provide leadership across hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development

Partner across SCM functions to ensure a consistent “One SCM” approach and seamless collaboration

Identify and deliver value opportunities, including cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and align SCM strategies with business goals

Deliver key performance metrics across safety, cost, quality, and service for ongoing operations

Ensure compliance with SCM policies, regulations, and safety standards while fostering a culture of accountability and supplier collaboration

Who you are:

Legally authorized to work in the US

High School diploma or equivalent

10+ years of experience in a procurement environment, with a combination of 5+ years of experience managing a department of people

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 May 22, 2026.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

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

Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.

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.

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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If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE, please apply by going to our Internal Career Site.

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