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.
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional to join our Supply Chain organization as a Contracts Advisor focused on material and/or service contracting. As a subject matter expert, you will lead complex sourcing initiatives, apply market intelligence to maximize value, and collaborate across functions to deliver measurable cost, risk, and efficiency improvements.
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:
5-10 years of related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience
A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Supply Chain
Proven track record in cost optimization, cost modeling, and total cost‑of‑ownership analysis
Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with multi‑year, service‑based contracts
Deep understanding of cost drivers, contracting models, and risk management in complex service markets
Skilled in using SAP, Ariba, and spend analytics tools to support sourcing and cost optimization initiatives
Strong financial, business acumen, and commercial capabilities, and ability to lead others in connecting ideas, events and circumstances to identify effective business solutions in a complex environment
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement category strategies that align with asset plans and corporate objectives, with a strong focus on total cost of ownership and value optimization
Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through market analysis, supplier collaboration, demand management and monitoring of category spend
Apply data‑driven insights to challenge specifications, service delivery models, and commercial structures to achieve sustainable cost savings
Lead sourcing‑to‑contract events for complex services, ensuring commercial outcomes balance cost efficiency, performance, and risk mitigation
Design innovative commercial models and negotiation strategies that drive competitive advantage and cost improvement
Manage supplier performance with emphasis on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement and identify innovation and efficiency opportunities
Manage project contract planning, contract strategy development, sourcing and negotiation activities through to contract formation and approval and claims / warranty management activities
Partner with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies that maximize cost efficiency
Location and other Key details:
This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
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.