Strategic Sourcing Lead - Food & Operational Supplies

ATCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Specialist, Strategic Sourcing to support Camp Services and Workforce Accommodations across Canada. You will lead sourcing initiatives for food, beverage, and operational supplies to remote camps and lodges, ensuring reliable supply, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

You will negotiate supplier agreements, manage category strategies, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with Operations, Culinary, Finance, and Business Development to

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with hospitality, catering, remote camps or workforce accommodations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Specialist, Strategic Sourcing to support Camp Services and Workforce Accommodations across Canada. You will lead sourcing initiatives for food, beverage, and operational supplies to remote camps and lodges, ensuring reliable supply, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

You will negotiate supplier agreements, manage category strategies, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with Operations, Culinary, Finance, and Business Development to