Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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Job Number: REQ6649

Location: Calgary or Edmonton

Apply by: Monday September 4, 2023

Paygrade: M - OTH

System Title: Leader 8, Procurement Management

# Positions available: 1

Leader Name: Director, Strategic Sourcing - Banking & Professional Services

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: You'll work both remote and onsite. Onsite at the office will be required between 4-6 times per month.

The Banking and Professional Services team supports the contract lifecycle (sourcing, contracting, procurement) for transaction based services and professional services that support the enterprise. This includes categories such as consulting, contingent labor, and payments.

As ATB's next Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing for Banking and Professional Services you will be a team leader in the Strategic Sourcing team with a focus on renewals and overseeing RF(X)'s for the banking and professional services business areas. You will be the go-to coach for other team members supporting contracting and RF(X)'s. You will have a curiosity that will help you to listen to your business areas, an aptitude for continuous learning, and the perseverance to deliver on the business' needs. You will demonstrate a high proficiency of knowledge in public procurement, contracts, as well as strategic sourcing.

Accountabilities

• Develop strategy for and lead negotiations
• Terms and conditions review and recommendations
• Document material risks
• An optimal deal is negotiated and quantifiable value is created (ex. cycle time, experience rating, dollar value creation)
• Cross-functional coordination to ensure appropriate review, input and alignment from required stakeholders
• Timely execution of sourcing and renewals
• Support the improvement of third party policies, standards and procedures, and provide advice and share knowledge and best practices with respect to the third party compliance, risk, financial, and performance management functions
• Ensure appropriate input into budgets and forecasts for new contracts and renewals
• Lead and accountable for the entire end-to-end contracting process for complex agreements and renewals including but not limited to:
• Manage public procurement processes within a competitive environment
• Ensure regular updates to required executive stakeholders on contracting process status
• Provides inputs for category development and management of critical and strategically aligned third parties
• Oversees the facilitation and execution of the purchase-to-pay process
• Collaborate with the Third Party Management team (TPM) to maintain consistency across contract history and ensure this is reflected in sourcing/contracting engagements and amendments/renewals
• Resolve complex sourcing issues, including contractual terms and conditions, third party escalations, and escalations from business areas
• Support the establishment of a consistent source to contract experience, and sourcing and negotiation practices that ensure:
• Partner with the Director, Strategic Sourcing in setting the vision and sourcing strategies of the categories, in alignment with ATB corporate strategy and objectives

People And Relationships Accountabilities

• Lead and coach a small team of specialists, adjusting delegation and management approach to team members' capabilities
• Elevate the leadership capabilities and development opportunities of each of your direct and indirect reports
• Influence cross functional teams
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and opportunity generation internally and with critical third parties

Interim Accountabilities

• Support the Director, Strategic Sourcing to develop and mature category management practices at ATB

Requirements

Core Technical Skills

• Intermediate skills in category management, document management, data interpretation and communication
• Operational reporting as well as public procurement practices within the space
• Superior negotiation skills and attention to detail balanced with strategic approach and view
• Advanced skills In third party strategy and governance, organizational alignment, risk management
• Preferred 7-10 years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading)

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Passion for mentoring and training team members
• People and Team Management, including coaching and constructive feedback, conflict resolution, and workload allocation
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment

Certifications

• A professional designation is considered an asset (eg. SCMP, ITIL, CSAM or IAITAM certification)
• University degree in Business or a post-secondary accreditation in a related field

Interested? If you know one of our team members, BEFORE applying, reach out to them and ask them for a referral link to help your application stand out.

Online applications are preferred. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

Benefits

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We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the diversity within our communities and creating an environment where every team member has what they need to reach their potential. We encourage candidates from all equity-seeking groups to apply.

What happens next?

Thank you for applying online. If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, you will hear from us after the posting close date regarding next steps. We might ask you to participate in a digital interview or phone interview. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

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