Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

ATCO Ltd.$80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Hospitality Management, or related field.
  • Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, PMAC is an asset.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
  • Proven success in negotiating supplier contracts and complex agreements.
  • Experience in food procurement, distribution contracts, and multi-site sourcing agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for various supplies.
  • Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing volumes across locations.
  • Lead RFQ and RFP processes and evaluate supplier opportunities.
  • Negotiate complex agreements and manage supplier relationships.
  • Monitor supplier performance and conduct business reviews.
  • Analyze market trends to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Support new project mobilizations and business growth initiatives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on delivering measurable value.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse operational teams.
  • Engagement in new project mobilizations and business growth initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this role, you will lead sourcing initiatives across food, beverage, and operational supply categories that support remote camps, lodges, and workforce accommodation facilities across Canada. Your expertise in supplier negotiations, category management, market analysis, and commercial strategy will help ensure reliable supply, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for food, beverage, janitorial, housekeeping, consumables, and operational supplies.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage purchasing volumes and consolidate spend across multiple locations.
  • Lead RFQ and RFP processes and evaluate supplier opportunities.
  • Analyze market trends and sourcing options to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Supplier & Contract Management
  • Negotiate complex food service, distribution, and supply agreements.
  • Develop and manage volume purchasing arrangements, rebate programs, commodity-based pricing structures, and long-term strategic agreements.
  • Monitor supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and manage supplier relationships.
  • Support contract renewals, amendments, and supplier governance activities.
Cost Optimization & Market Intelligence
  • Monitor commodity markets and pricing trends.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate supply chain and pricing risks.
  • Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for savings, rebates, and cost avoidance.
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning activities.
Business Partnership & Operational Support
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Culinary, Finance, and Business Development teams.
  • Support new project mobilizations and business growth initiatives.
  • Provide sourcing expertise for proposals and client opportunities.
  • Assist with standardizing products and specifications across operations.
What We're Looking For
Education
  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, PMAC, or equivalent is considered an asset.
Experience
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain management.
  • Proven success negotiating supplier contracts and complex commercial agreements.
  • Experience with food procurement, distribution contracts, rebate programs, commodity pricing, and multi-site sourcing agreements.
  • Experience supporting hospitality, catering, institutional food service, remote camps, workforce accommodations, or related industries is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced analytical, financial, and cost modelling capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and experience managing supply chain risks.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting skills.


If you're a collaborative procurement professional who enjoys delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier management, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build stronger supply partnerships that support communities and operations wherever they're needed

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