Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Procurement

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID). Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members: Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities. Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs. Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development. ## About the Role As ATB’s next Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you are responsible for the end-to-end sourcing process for high value third parties of low and medium criticality to ATB. This includes conducting market research, demand planning, developing the sourcing strategy, writing the RFx, responding to vendor questions, facilitating vendor presentations, assisting with proposal evaluations, negotiating, reverse auctions, drafting contracts, executing contracts, and managing the renewal of contracts for the business areas that you support. ## Accountabilities You will develop sourcing strategies with oversight from Strategic Sourcing Managers. This includes: * Collecting, consolidating and communicating data on sourcing strategies and evaluation to the business areas and third parties * Being responsible for the entire end to end contracting process of highly important and strategically aligned third parties: * owning, participating in and supervising the Sourcing (RFX Process) process * facilitating bid evaluation * assessing new market entrants and third parties * Resolving sourcing issues, including contractual terms and conditions, third party escalations, and escalations from business areas * Collaborating with the Third Party Management team (TPM) to maintain consistency across contract history and ensure this is reflected in sourcing/contracting engagements and amendments/renewals * Supporting public procurement processes within a competitive environment ## Knowledge, Skills and Experience Core Technical Skills: * Preferred 3 years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading) * Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail balanced with strategic approach and view * Competency in operating reporting, document management * Trained skills in third party governance, stakeholder management, data interpretation and communication Interpersonal Skills: * A team oriented attitude with an eagerness to learn and seek knowledge and understanding * Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills * Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment Certifications: * University degree or post-secondary education in Business or any relevant degree * A designation or enrollment in a Contract Management or Supply Chain Management program (such as IACCM, SCMA, CSCMP, ISM, APICS) ## Workplace Arrangement You’ll work both remote and onsite, where time onsite is based on your job accountabilities and performance objectives. Don’t meet all the requirements on the list? A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you. We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. What happens next? If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com Stay in touch We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.