Senior Contracts Advisor

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you a strong negotiator with a commitment to continuous improvement? If so, then apply today to our Senior Contracts Advisor – Commodities Trading position! The legal Affairs team is looking for a Senior Contracts Advisor – Commodities Trading to support Supply, Trading & Optimization’s diverse commodity supply and trading portfolios including natural gas, crude oil, financial, power, products and environmental commodities.

In this role, you will facilitate contract negotiations, provide confirmation support, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the organization’s contractual arrangements align with regulatory standards and company policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8-10 years experience of relevant contract management experience in the energy industry, with a strong focus on commodities
• Post–secondary education in business, economics, legal, supply chain or related field
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply legal contractual terms with proficiency
• Excellent computer skills (advanced MS Excel); knowledge of SharePoint and Power BI would be considered an asset
• Previous experience with SAP, TriplePoint CXL or other Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) system would be considered an asset
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to build positive relationships across the organization

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft and negotiate various commodity master agreements which may include GasEDI/NAESBs, ISDAs, crude oil, products and LPG purchase and sale agreements
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Legal Affairs, Credit, Compliance, Tax and Front Office in the review and drafting of standard and non-standard agreements
• Initiate and lead the continuous improvement of industry precedent agreements and Suncor’s contract templates
• Develop and refine contract management policies and procedures to streamline contracting processes and reduce potential risk
• Coordinate new counterparty set-up with various stakeholders including Credit and Compliance
• Maintain contracts within Suncor’s system of record and in accordance with company document retention policies

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 (150 – 6th Ave SW)
• 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

Why Suncor?

Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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