Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Farm Credit Canada; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Farm Credit Canada is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement and category management across assigned spend areas. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to craft sourcing strategies that drive value, mitigate risks and strengthen partnerships.

We value strategic thinkers with strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of balancing planning with execution in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, economics, supply chain management or a related field.
• Eight or more years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Experience developing and executing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management strategies for assigned goods and services.
• Develop and execute sourcing and go-to-market plans.
• Identify and manage supplier and third-party risks.
• Partner with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contract management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and value.
• Support procurement policies, procedures and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and industry partners.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, economics, supply chain management or related field

MBA or other advanced degree

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/11/2026 Worker Type: Permanent Language(s) Required: English Term Duration (in months): Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) : $107,780 - $145,820

Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

Hybrid work options .

How you’ll make an impact

As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you'll lead procurement and category management activities for assigned spend categories, helping FCC maximize value, manage supplier risks and strengthen vendor partnerships. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop sourcing strategies that support business objectives. We’re looking for a strategic procurement professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex business challenges and creating value through effective sourcing strategies. Someone who’s curious, a strong communicator and has the ability to influence stakeholders and vendors alike. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy balancing strategy with execution, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do

• Lead category management strategies for assigned goods and services
• Develop and execute sourcing and go-to-market plans
• Identify and manage supplier and third-party risks
• Partner with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contract management activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and value
• Support procurement policies, procedures and best practices
• Build strong relationships with vendors and industry partners

What you’ll bring to the team

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, economics, supply chain management or a related field
• Minimum eight years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing and contract management
• Experience developing and executing procurement strategies
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and third-party risk
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Industry-recognized procurement or supply chain management certification
• Preferred qualifications MBA or other advanced degree
• Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM or equivalent
• Experience leading complex category management initiatives – ideally in the Facilities area
• Knowledge of procurement best practices in large organizations
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.

You belong here At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.

At FCC, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Our team is made stronger by a range of backgrounds, abilities, strengths, and perspectives – and we’re committed to continuously improving so that we develop a workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work.

Accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities during each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, kindly send an email to [e-mail]. All information received in relations to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We value language diversity, and adhere to Canada’s Official Languages Act. We encourage you to apply in English or French, whichever is your language of choice. Bilingualism (English and French) is important and is always considered an asset.

Proud to be 100% invested in agriculture and food.

Looking for a career with purpose? Bring your skills, enthusiasm and your true self to FCC. Providing financing, software and knowledge to the industry that feeds the world takes the talents of many — and with so many interesting areas to work in, you never know where your career will take you.

Areas we hire for: IT Marketing Lending and Operations HR Finance Governance

We’ve got you From a flexible work environment, competitive salary and benefits to a culture built on trust, support and growth, FCC offers an exceptional employee experience that brings out your best.

What we do

FCC is a financially self-sustaining federal Crown corporation with over 100 offices across Canada, and our corporate office in Regina, Saskatchewan. We lend money and provide other services to primary producers, agri-food operations and agribusinesses that provide inputs or add value to agriculture.