Contract SCM Analyst

Job Description

At Cenovus Energy, we're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Contract SCM Analyst to join our Supply Chain Management team in Calgary. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting contractor and supply chain operations, ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining data integrity, and driving continuous improvement across critical business processes.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with large datasets, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one of Canada's leading energy companies.

What You'll Do

Supply Chain & Contractor Management

• Support contractor and LEM (Labour, Equipment, and Materials) onboarding activities, system setup, and process coordination.
• Maintain accurate contractor, supplier, and supply chain records across multiple systems.
• Partner with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and drive timely outcomes.
• Track and manage outstanding actions to ensure documentation and requirements are completed efficiently.

Financial Analysis & Reconciliation

• Perform detailed reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in costs, invoices, and purchase order activity.
• Review purchase order balances and identify root causes of invoicing and cost variances.
• Validate supporting documentation to ensure costs are accurate, appropriately allocated, and compliant with contractual requirements.
• Identify recurring trends and recommend process improvements and corrective actions.

Reporting & Data Management

• Monitor Power BI dashboards, operational reports, and data sources to identify trends, exceptions, and risks.
• Ensure reporting data is complete, accurate, and reliable.
• Develop insights and recommendations that support operational and business decision-making.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, contractors, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on priorities, status updates, and emerging risks.
• Build strong relationships that support operational excellence and business performance.

 What You Bring (Core Competencies)

Analytical Thinking

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex datasets and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Experience investigating discrepancies and determining root causes across financial, operational, and reporting processes.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Attention to Detail

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy in contracts, invoices, reconciliations, reports, and system data.
• Strong focus on identifying inconsistencies and ensuring issues are resolved effectively.

Ownership & Accountability

• Self-motivated and proactive in managing priorities and delivering results.
• Takes initiative to identify issues, engage stakeholders, and drive solutions through to completion.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience working with multiple systems, large datasets, and complex business processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Knowledge of contractor management and LEM processes.
• Experience in the energy, industrial, construction, or project-based environments.

Qualifications