Strategic Sourcing Manager

2 months ago

Edmonton, Canada ATB Financial Full time

**Our bottom line is different.**

There’s something special about working at ATB, and it’s been recognized on every top employer list that matters. Maybe it’s our exceptional culture where your total wellness is supported through market-leading benefits and you’re free to bring your whole self to work. Maybe it’s our commitment to a growth mindset and our unrelenting thirst for making it possible for fellow Albertans—even the ones who aren’t our clients.

Whatever it is, you won’t find a more genuine, driven and knowledgeable group of humans anywhere. We foster a culture of purpose, performance and possibilities. We engage with intense curiosity, and bring our whole selves to work, every day. We know it starts with people like you, so take a chance and start with us.

Job Number: REQ6164

Location: Calgary or Edmonton - #LI-Hybrid

Paygrade: L - OTH

Positions available: 1

Leader Name: Director, Operations Procurement

**The Third Party Relationship team at ATB** is growing and evolving. We are working to elevate relationships with third parties, improving operational efficiencies throughout the life cycle, and mitigate third party related risk.

**As ATB’s next **Strategic Sourcing Manager for Banking & Professional Services (BPS), **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.

**Technical Accountabilities**

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 third parties;
- owns, participates and supervises the Sourcing (RFX Process) process
- facilitates bid evaluation
- assess new market entrants and Third parties
- terms and conditions review and recommendations
- cross-functional coordination to ensure appropriate review, input and alignment from required stakeholders
- develop strategy for and lead negotiations
- ensure regular updates to required executive stakeholders on contracting process status
- document material risks
- 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

**Requirements**:
**Core Technical Skills**
- Preferred 5+ years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading)
- Superior negotiation skills and attention to detail balanced with strategic approach and view
- 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)

**At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills.** If you believe your experience and qualities are a match for this position, please consider applying.

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