About the role
Job ID
2082
Work Type
Hybrid
Business unit
Sustainability, Relationships & Impact
Pay grade
M - OTH
Apply before
25 October 2025
Number of openings
1
Posting type
Internal & External
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
As ATB’s next Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing for Banking and Corporate Services, you will work in the Strategic Sourcing team with a focus on renewals and overseeing RF(X)’s for the banking and corporate 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
- Partner with the Director, Strategic Sourcing in setting the vision and sourcing strategies of the categories, in alignment with ATB corporate strategy and objectives
- Support the establishment of a consistent source to contract experience, and sourcing and negotiation practices that ensure:
- An optimal deal is negotiated and quantifiable value is created (ex. cycle time, experience rating, dollar value creation)
- Timely execution of sourcing and renewals
- 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:
- Terms and conditions review and recommendations
- Cross-functional coordination to ensure appropriate review, input and alignment from required stakeholders
- Develop strategy for and lead negotiations
- Ensure regular updates to required executive stakeholders on contracting process status
- Document material risks
- Resolve complex sourcing issues, including contractual terms and conditions, third party escalations, and escalations from business areas
- 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
- Provide inputs for category development and management of critical and strategically aligned 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
- Manage public procurement processes within a competitive environment
- Oversee the facilitation and execution of the purchase-to-pay process
People and Relationships Accountabilities
- Foster teamwork, collaboration, and opportunity generation internally and with critical third parties
- Influence cross functional teams
Skills, experience & requirements
Core Technical Skills
- Preferred 7-10 years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading)
- 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
- Intermediate skills in category management, document management, data interpretation and communication
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment
- Passion for mentoring and training team members
Certifications
- University degree in Business or a post-secondary accreditation in a related field
- A professional designation is considered an asset (eg. SCMP, ITIL, CSAM or IAITAM certification)
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
Stay in touch
We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.
About ATB Financial
For more than 85 years, ATB has been reimagining the way we do business. We’ve grown from one small treasury branch into Alberta’s largest provincially based financial institution, and we don’t have any plans to slow down now. We power possibility for our clients, our team members and our province—and we’re leading the way to a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future.
About ATB Financial
With $62.0 billion in assets, ATB Financial is a leading financial institution that started in Alberta with the focus of putting people first. Our success comes from our more than 5,000 team members who love to deliver exceptional experiences to over 820,000 clients across our Personal and Business Banking, ATB Wealth Management and ATB Capital Markets businesses. ATB provides expert advice, services and products through our many branches and agencies, our 24-hour Client Care Centre, four entrepreneur centres and our digital banking options. ATB powers possibilities for our clients, communities and beyond.
About the role
Job ID
2082
Work Type
Hybrid
Business unit
Sustainability, Relationships & Impact
Pay grade
M - OTH
Apply before
25 October 2025
Number of openings
1
Posting type
Internal & External
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
As ATB’s next Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing for Banking and Corporate Services, you will work in the Strategic Sourcing team with a focus on renewals and overseeing RF(X)’s for the banking and corporate 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
- Partner with the Director, Strategic Sourcing in setting the vision and sourcing strategies of the categories, in alignment with ATB corporate strategy and objectives
- Support the establishment of a consistent source to contract experience, and sourcing and negotiation practices that ensure:
- An optimal deal is negotiated and quantifiable value is created (ex. cycle time, experience rating, dollar value creation)
- Timely execution of sourcing and renewals
- 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:
- Terms and conditions review and recommendations
- Cross-functional coordination to ensure appropriate review, input and alignment from required stakeholders
- Develop strategy for and lead negotiations
- Ensure regular updates to required executive stakeholders on contracting process status
- Document material risks
- Resolve complex sourcing issues, including contractual terms and conditions, third party escalations, and escalations from business areas
- 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
- Provide inputs for category development and management of critical and strategically aligned 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
- Manage public procurement processes within a competitive environment
- Oversee the facilitation and execution of the purchase-to-pay process
People and Relationships Accountabilities
- Foster teamwork, collaboration, and opportunity generation internally and with critical third parties
- Influence cross functional teams
Skills, experience & requirements
Core Technical Skills
- Preferred 7-10 years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading)
- 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
- Intermediate skills in category management, document management, data interpretation and communication
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment
- Passion for mentoring and training team members
Certifications
- University degree in Business or a post-secondary accreditation in a related field
- A professional designation is considered an asset (eg. SCMP, ITIL, CSAM or IAITAM certification)
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
Stay in touch
We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.
About ATB Financial
For more than 85 years, ATB has been reimagining the way we do business. We’ve grown from one small treasury branch into Alberta’s largest provincially based financial institution, and we don’t have any plans to slow down now. We power possibility for our clients, our team members and our province—and we’re leading the way to a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future.
About ATB Financial
With $62.0 billion in assets, ATB Financial is a leading financial institution that started in Alberta with the focus of putting people first. Our success comes from our more than 5,000 team members who love to deliver exceptional experiences to over 820,000 clients across our Personal and Business Banking, ATB Wealth Management and ATB Capital Markets businesses. ATB provides expert advice, services and products through our many branches and agencies, our 24-hour Client Care Centre, four entrepreneur centres and our digital banking options. ATB powers possibilities for our clients, communities and beyond.