Grain Buying Analyst

About this opportunity:

The Grain Procurement Analyst supports the organizations grain buying strategy by delivering critical market insights pricing analysis and supplier offer evaluations to enable informed and cost-effective procurement decisions. This role helps ensure a reliable and competitive grain supply for a single sourcing location while supporting supply chain continuity and risk mitigation efforts. The top three deliverables of this role are: (1) evaluation of supplier offers and contract support (2) accurate and timely market reports and price forecasts and (3) maintenance of analytical tools and dashboards that track procurement performance and market trends.

In scope for this role are domestic and global grain market monitoring procurement analysis for the sourcing location collaboration with procurement logistics finance and risk management teams supporting supplier negotiations assisting with contract approvals within delegated authority and helping coordinate day-to-day operational logistics. The role involves both analytical and advisory responsibilities influencing purchasing decisions and supporting contract execution.

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What youll do:

• Source and purchase grain for a single location performing duties similar to a Grain Buyer.

• Monitor domestic and global grain markets track pricing trends and forecast costs to guide purchasing decisions.

• Analyze market conditions and evaluate supplier proposals to secure cost-effective timely procurement.

• Negotiate terms and execute contracts within delegated authority to ensure reliable and competitive supply.

• Collaborate with the Grain Handling office and ethanol production teams to align quality standards and delivery schedules.

• Manage risks related to price volatility supply disruptions and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain detailed records dashboards and reports to support senior management and operational decision-making.

• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent grain quality and availability.

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

• Bachelors degree in agriculture Agribusiness Economics Supply Chain Management or a related field would be considered an asset.

• Experience in grain procurement commodity trading or agricultural supply chain roles would be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Strong understanding of grain markets including domestic and international commodity trends pricing mechanisms and risk factors. Familiarity with grain quality standards contract terms and regulatory requirements (CFR).

• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel Power BI software for market analysis and reporting procurement or trading platforms and/or ERP systems considered an asset.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 drivers license a satisfactory driving record and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A drivers abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT October 14 2025.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canadas Best Employers in 2025. Were committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

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Who we are:

Ranked as one of Canadas Best Employers in 2025 Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. Were committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovuss downstream operations include upgrading refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

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The Cenovus experience

Total rewards

Were committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)

• Health & dental benefits

• Substantial mental health coverage

• Life insurance

• Disability benefits

• Employee family assistance

• Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives including:

• Internal course offerings

• Education assistance for additional development

• Opportunities to work on special projects

• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives building connections across teams and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomesfor employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make peoples lives better.

• Our values:

  • Protect what matters

  • Do it right

  • Make it better

  • Do it together

• Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program Cenovus Cares connects our people to our purpose inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

  • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.

  • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1000 per event).

  • Receive donation matching up to $25000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach we can solve challenges seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace individuals are evaluated based on qualifications merit and abilities and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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