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.
As ATB’s next Strategic Sourcing Manager for Sustainability, Relationships, & Impact Team, you will be responsible for sourcing and contract events with highly important and strategically aligned third parties. You will ensure these events are run within public procurement practices while providing the best value to ATB. You will develop an in-depth knowledge of business units, and understand the goals & strategies and changing needs of each unit. You will have a curiosity that will help you to listen to your customers, an aptitude for continuous learning, and the perseverance to deliver on the business’ needs. You will demonstrate a high proficiency of knowledge in public procurement, contracts, as well as strategic sourcing.
- Develop sourcing strategies of the categories, in alignment with the category strategy:
- Manage the collection, consolidation and communication of reporting and data on sourcing strategies and evaluation to the business areas and third parties
- Responsible for the entire end to end contracting process of highly important and strategically aligned third parties;
- Owns, participates and supervises the Sourcing (RFX Process) process
- Facilitates bid evaluation
- Assess new market entrants and Third parties
- Resolve sourcing issues, including contractual terms and conditions, third party escalations, and escalations from business areas
- Provides inputs for category development and management of highly important and strategically aligned third parties
- Collaborate 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
- Manage public procurement processes within a competitive environment
Core Technical Skills
Intermediate skills In third party strategy and governance, organizational alignment, risk management, category management, document 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 in Business or a post-secondary accreditation in a related field
A professional designation is considered an asset (eg. SCMP, ITIL, CSAM or IAITAM certification)
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 [email protected]
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