Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

06/10/2026

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

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

$92,310 - $124,890

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.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• 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

Play a key role in advancing FCC’s category management strategy by supporting and leading sourcing initiatives across assigned categories. Acting as a trusted procurement partner, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective, compliant sourcing solutions — including unique and ad‑hoc requirements. You’ll bring many years of experience sourcing large IT solutions and will understand the intricacies of IT procurement and contract negotiation.

Through market research, data analysis and strategic sourcing activities, you’ll help drive cost savings, operational efficiencies and strong supplier outcomes. You’ll also contribute to contract negotiations and the ongoing evolution of category processes and best practices, helping ensure consistency, transparency and value across FCC’s procurement activities.

Above all, you’ll make an impact through your strong analytical mindset, collaborative approach and ability to translate complex requirements into practical procurement solutions.

What you’ll do

• Support and deliver on category management strategies for assigned categories, aligned with FCC’s business objectives

• Lead the procurement of unique and ad‑hoc sourcing requirements, ensuring solutions are compliant, cost‑effective and timely
• Lead and/or support RFx activities (RFI, RFQ, RFP), including developing sourcing documentation and managing supplier engagement
• Conduct market and spend analysis to support category strategies that deliver savings and operational efficiencies
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, including contract negotiations and supplier selection activities
• Establish, document and maintain category‑related processes and procedures to support consistent procurement practices
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal partners to ensure alignment with procurement standards and governance requirements

What you’ll bring to the team

Required Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, economics, commerce, supply chain management, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant IT procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement standards and practices, including strategic sourcing, contract management, and vendor management
• Proven ability to analyze data, conduct research, and support category‑level decision‑making
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry‑recognized procurement or supply chain management certification (completed or in progress)
• Bilinguism is an asset

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: View email address on canada.jobradars.com . 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.