Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Specialist, Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing initiatives for food, beverage, janitorial, and operational supplies supporting remote camps and workforce accommodations across Canada.

You will negotiate complex contracts, manage category strategies, monitor market trends, and drive cost savings while partnering with Operations, Finance, and Business Development teams. This role offers exposure to diverse projects and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in food procurement, distribution contracts, rebates, and multi-site sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for food, beverage, and operational supplies across remote camps.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate supplier opportunities.
• Negotiate complex food service, distribution, and supply agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost modelling

Excel reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Risk management

Education

Degree in SCM/Business

SCMP / CPSM / CSCP / PMAC

Tools

None

Job description

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 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.

Why Join ATCO?

At ATCO Structures & Logistics, you'll be part of a team that supports critical operations in some of Canada's most dynamic and remote environments. You'll 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 you're a collaborative procurement professional who enjoys delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier management, we'd love to hear from you.