Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Are you a strategic procurement professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships negotiating value-driven agreements and finding innovative ways to optimize costs ATCO Structures & Logistics is looking for a Specialist Strategic Sourcing to support our Camp Services and Workforce Accommodations business.

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 Youll 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 Were 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.

Why Join ATCO

At ATCO Structures & Logistics youll be part of a team that supports critical operations in some of Canadas most dynamic and remote environments. Youll have the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions build key supplier partnerships and contribute directly to operational success across a diverse portfolio of projects and accommodations.

If youre a collaborative procurement professional who enjoys delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier management wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build stronger supply partnerships that support communities and operations wherever theyre needed