Contracts Advisor at Suncor Energy

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Advising, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Contracting, Procurement, Turnarounds (TA), Capital Projects, Business Unit Projects & Construction (BUP/C), Contract Formation, Risk Management, RFx Processes, Supply Position Papers (SPPs), Request For Approvals (RFAs), Negotiation, Pay For Performance (P4P), Ariba, SAP S/4HANA

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. As a Contract Advisor within the Regional Execution Supply Chain team, you will help ensure contracts, materials, and services are in place to support the successful delivery of Turnarounds (TA) and Business Unit Projects & Construction (BUP/C). Working closely with SCM Advisors, Procurement, and Project, Construction, and Execution teams, you will align with central commercial strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective, timely procurement outcomes—while mitigating risk and enabling safe, efficient project execution. What we offer: We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work. Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development Minimum Requirements: 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Commercial Contracting, or Procurement — ideally within the energy, petrochemical, utilities, or construction sectors supporting Turnarounds (TA), Capital Projects, or Business Unit Projects/Construction (BUP/C) Strong understanding of contract formation, commercial terms, and risk management principles, with experience developing and executing end-to-end RFx processes (Requests for Information, Quotation, or Proposal) Experience preparing Supply Position Papers (SPPs), Request For Approvals (RFAs), contract documentation, and negotiating contractual deviations Understanding of Pay for Performance (P4P) or incentivized contracting strategies and their application in driving project and execution efficiency and cost savings Proficiency in SCM and procurement systems, including Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, and Fieldglass Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills. Responsibilities: Lead negotiations on terms and conditions deviations for non-contract spend Identify and action complex critical opportunities to take scopes to market under central strategies to drive cost avoidance and reduction in the TA and BUP/C scope Support business stakeholders in supplier performance management through Manage Work Execution programs to improve supplier outcomes Contribute to team capability and development by strengthening understanding of Pay for Performance (P4P) principles, incentivized payment structures, contract management best practices, and contractual interpretation Develop, in alignment with central deviation processes, SPPs (Supply Position Papers), RFAs (Requests for Approval), and single-use agreements for off-strategy or off-contract commercial requirements where central strategies do not support business needs Location and other Key details: This is an office-based role. You will either work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W. or our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, AB Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with occasional travel to site Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work Think we are a fit? Apply now! Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected. We’re aware job seekers have received false employment offers from accounts posing as Suncor. All candidates are required to participate in our formal recruitment process – learn more. At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

Responsibilities

The advisor will ensure contracts, materials, and services are in place to support Turnarounds and Business Unit Projects & Construction by aligning with commercial strategies and managing supplier relationships. Key duties include leading negotiations on terms deviations, identifying cost avoidance opportunities, and developing necessary commercial documentation like SPPs and RFAs.