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Job Number: REQ6164

Location: Calgary or Edmonton -

Apply by: Thurday May 11, 2023

Paygrade: L - OTH

# Positions available: 1

Leader Name: Director, Operations Procurement

The Third Party Relationship team at ATB is growing and evolving. We are working to elevate relationships with third parties, improving operational efficiencies throughout the life cycle, and mitigate third party related risk.

As ATB's next Strategic Sourcing Manager for Banking & Professional Services (BPS), you will be responsible for sourcing and contract events with highly important and strategically aligned third parties. You will ensure these events are run within public procurement practices while providing the best value to ATB. You will develop an in-depth knowledge of business units, and understand the goals & strategies and changing needs of each unit. You will have a curiosity that will help you to listen to your customers, 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.

Technical Accountabilities

Develop sourcing strategies of the categories, in alignment with the category strategy:

• Provides inputs for category development and management of highly important and strategically aligned third parties
• Terms and conditions review and recommendations
• Cross-functional coordination to ensure appropriate review, input and alignment from required stakeholders
• Ensure regular updates to required executive stakeholders on contracting process status
• Develop strategy for and lead negotiations
• Document material risks
• Manage public procurement processes within a competitive environment
• Facilitates bid evaluation
• Manage the collection, consolidation and communication of reporting and data on sourcing strategies and evaluation to the business areas and third parties
• Responsible for the entire end to end contracting process of third parties;
• 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
• Owns, participates and supervises the Sourcing (RFX Process) process
• Resolve sourcing issues, including contractual terms and conditions, third party escalations, and escalations from business areas
• Assess new market entrants and Third parties

Requirements

Core Technical Skills

• Superior negotiation skills and attention to detail balanced with strategic approach and view
• Intermediate skills In third party strategy and governance, organizational alignment, risk management, category management, document management, data interpretation and communication
• Preferred 5+ years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading)

Interpersonal Skills

• A team oriented attitude with an eagerness to learn and seek knowledge and understanding
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

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

At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills. If you believe your experience and qualities are a match for this position, please consider applying.

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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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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