Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Term Duration (in Months)
Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$107,780 - $145,820

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
09/11/2026

Worker Type
Permanent

Language(s) Required
English

Why FCC?
At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

Purpose-driven work:
We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

Growth:
Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

Hybrid work options

How You’ll Make An Impact
As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you'll lead procurement and category management activities for assigned spend categories, helping FCC maximize value, manage supplier risks and strengthen vendor partnerships. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop sourcing strategies that support business objectives.

We’re looking for a strategic procurement professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex business challenges and creating value through effective sourcing strategies. Someone who’s curious, a strong communicator and has the ability to influence stakeholders and vendors alike.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy balancing strategy with execution, this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Lead category management strategies for assigned goods and services

Develop and execute sourcing and go-to-market plans

Identify and manage supplier and third-party risks

Partner with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities

Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contract management activities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and value

Support procurement policies, procedures and best practices

Build strong relationships with vendors and industry partners

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, economics, supply chain management or a related field

Minimum eight years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing and contract management

Experience developing and executing procurement strategies

Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and third-party risk

Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Industry-recognized procurement or supply chain management certification

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or other advanced degree

Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM or equivalent

Experience leading complex category management initiatives – ideally in the Facilities area

Knowledge of procurement best practices in large organizations

Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.

You belong here
At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

Indigenous Peoples

Members of visible minority groups

Persons with disabilities

Women

Accessibility and accommodations
To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at:
Tal An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.

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