Specialist, Sourcing (Term)
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Salary: Band 9 ($103,701.00; $107,835.00)
Status: Full-time term (3-Year Term), Unionized
Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Number of positions available: 3
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS
Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.
We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.
WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE
The Supply Chain team has undergone significant change with our new Oracle environment! We continue the transformation in the way we operate as a new customer-centric model that allows us to better partner with our business units and stakeholders. It’s an exciting time for our team as our processes evolve and create opportunity for our Supply Chain team to make their mark at YYC. Like any big change, our resilient and passionate integrity as a Supply Chain team will add significant value to the way our business operates.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand the needs of various business units and crafting solutions to address them.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
- Provide guidance to the cross functional team
- Lead the sourcing process and help to identify best value opportunities for the organization including cost-saving opportunities.
- Support the acquisition of goods and services efficiently and transparently.
- Manage bid processes, including preparing sourcing strategy and RF(x) documents, negotiating contracts, and resolving issues with suppliers.
- Oversee Supplier Relationship Management programs and onboarding for new vendors.
- Oversee and manage supplier contracts, performance, and compliance with Service Agreements.
- Assess and manage risks related to suppliers.
- Manage end-to-end RF(x) processes.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
- The ability to gain and maintain a RAIC (RAIC Program and Application Information)
- Post Secondary Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating Contract Terms and Conditions effectively.
- Strong understanding of best practices related to sourcing, contracting, regulations, and standards for goods and services.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of industry tools, databases, standard contract clauses, and aids for effectively sourcing services.
- Ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (ex. digital, verbal, presentations)
WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
- Supply Chain experience working on/with Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance Operations and/or complex Construction projects with knowledge of key contract terms in these areas.
- SCMP designation
- Experience in leading sourcing projects and training internal clients on processes and systems.
- Experience in an environment of similar scope and complexity.
- Familiarity with Oracle Cloud ERP.
- Bilingual in English and French.
WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
OUR VALUES
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
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