About this opportunity:

The Senior Manager, SCM Operations Category Management position is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead strategic sourcing, contracting and category management across Cenovus assets. Reporting to the Director, SCM Operations, the successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and collaborate closely with multiple business stakeholders to develop and execute strategies that deliver sustainable value, strengthen supplier relationships, and support operational and corporate objectives.

The role provides end-to-end accountability for the procurement lifecycle, from strategic planning, sourcing, tendering, and commercial negotiations through contract award, supplier performance management, and ongoing category optimization. It oversees the Services, Chemicals, Materials & Equipment categories, with a focus on delivering value, managing supply and commercial risk, improving supplier performance, and continuously enhancing SCM processes.

As a senior leader, this position works across business units and functions to align priorities, anticipate evolving business needs, and develop practical solutions to complex supply chain challenges. The role requires strong commercial judgment, collaboration, communication, and people leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate corporate requirements into effective business outcomes.

What you’ll do:

- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team including recruitment, performance development discussions, compensation recommendations, workload planning, effective delegation, and stretch opportunities that build capability and support career growth
- Drive business performance and organizational health by establishing clear priorities, setting expectations,



and reinforcing accountability while fostering an engaged, collaborative, and results-oriented team environment
- Provide strategic oversight of the Services, Chemicals, Materials & Equipment categories, leading sourcing and contracting strategies, supplier performance management, and the identification and mitigation of commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical, and supply chain risk
- Partner with business stakeholders and suppliers to develop sourcing and category management strategies aligned with Cenovus objectives, identify and quantify value opportunities, and improve total cost of ownership, quality, service, reliability and drive improved cost, quality, service, reliability and supply outcomes
- Identify and manage supplier and market risks while balancing risk mitigation with opportunities for innovation, value creation, and improved business performance
- Champion continuous improvement across SCM Operations by simplifying processes, implementing best practices, enhancing ways of working, and adapting priorities to evolving business requirements
- Support the development and evolution of the SCM Operations operating model, including team structure, interfaces with Upstream and Downstream businesses, alignment with peer SCM functions, and clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and RACIs
- Establish, monitor,



and communicate key performance metrics for sourcing and contracting, value delivery, cost, quality, supplier performance, and operational execution, using data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen business outcomes
- Build robust cross-functional partnerships and influence decision-making across business units and functions, aligning stakeholders around shared objectives and delivering practical, sustainable solutions
- Communicate complex information clearly and effectively, tailoring messages to diverse audiences and ensuring corporate requirements, business priorities, risks, and recommendations are understood and translated into action

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- Undergraduate degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience; professional Supply Chain certification such as SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, or ISM is an asset
- 16+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related disciplines, including 10+ years in progressively senior leadership roles
- Extensive knowledge and experience in category management, strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and end-to-end procurement processes
- Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P), master data management and governance, SAP, financial and commercial analysis, and data analytics and visualization tools
- Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams, including people leaders, with a focus on talent development, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and bus

📌 Senior Manager, SCM Operations Category Management (Calgary)
🏢 Oil Authority
📍 Calgary