Senior Manager, Sustainable Procurement

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 This position has a hybrid work arrangement. On average, this means 1 day on-site per week. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities. ATB’s Senior Manager, Sustainable Procurement is a strategic individual contributor role responsible for the day-to-day execution and delivery of ATB’s comprehensive sustainable procurement program. This role ensures the integration of sustainability and diversity practices into ATB’s procurement and supply chain. Working closely with the Director, the Senior Manager manages, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of daily program initiatives and makes data-driven recommendations for improvement and serves as the primary strategic expert, acting as a high-level advisor on the sustainable procurement landscape. This role will engage internally with key stakeholders and externally with community organizations, industry groups, diverse vendors, and peer organizations to execute the program. ## Accountabilities Strategy Execution * Lead the implementation of sustainable procurement strategies and policies aligned with ATB’s sustainability commitments, including social impact, Indigenous Relations, vendor diversity, environmental initiatives, and compliance with relevant legislation. Operational Excellence * Lead and mature the integration and evolution of sustainability criteria and standards in sourcing, procurement and vendor management procedures. * Drive vendor diversity engagement program including: * Engaging with Indigenous vendors and organizations, and other diverse vendors. * Managing the program for knowledge/skills transfer to the diverse communities. * Documenting feedback and lessons learned to integrate into sustainable procurement strategy. * Lead information sessions on procurement to increase awareness and understanding of procurement processes for potential Indigenous and other diverse vendors. * Identify Indigenous businesses, support the Indigenous Vendor registration & verification process, and maintain an Indigenous vendor database for the organization. * Lead vendor engagement and communication programs to raise awareness, build capabilities and foster collaboration on sustainability issues and best practices with incumbent vendors. * Establish vendor reporting requirements in partnership with Director and cross-functional teams. * Monitor the program in real-time, act as the central information conduit, and drive cross-enterprise collaboration to advance the sustainable procurement roadmap. Research and Insights * Identify, monitor and evaluate sustainability trends, risk, and opportunities in the supply chain to embed learning into the sustainable procurement program. * Measure and translate sustainable procurement metrics into strategic data driven insights for leadership, internal steering committees, board reporting and external disclosures. Relationship Management * Partner, collaborate, and build strong relationships across the organization to integrate sustainable procurement strategies and build awareness. * Actively seek advice and feedback from cross functional leadership on the effectiveness and the opportunities with ATB’s sustainable procurement program. ## Skills, experience & requirements * University Degree preferably in the supply chain, business, financial, economic, or sustainability field. * 7+ years of relevant experience in a strategic role within supply chain, strategic sourcing, vendor management, third party risk management or sustainable procurement. * Understanding of sustainable procurement best practices, including Indigenous procurement, diversity and inclusion, environmental stewardship, and ESG legislative requirements. * Strong business acumen, with proven ability to translate data/analytics into strategic insights, coupled with strong project and change management capabilities. 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? 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