As a 2026 Top Small and Medium Employer, you will work with people who are passionate about their jobs and take initiative; people who want to do their best every single day; people who care deeply about their customers and deliver top-quality service. You’ll work with a team of people who “do the right thing”. You’ll be a part of an entire organization that will never be satisfied with the status quo and will always be looking for ways to improve and be more efficient while taking care of the customer.

Job purpose The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for serving as the liaison between internal customers (operations support), vendors, and internal teams to manage procurement contracting and purchasing execution for packaged product orders and the sourcing of new ingredients. Using relevant data, they anticipate customer needs, proactively optimize sourcing and supply efficiencies, and leverage our manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics systems to drive customer satisfaction. The position works closely with Retail on seasonal promotions, supplier coordination, and related sourcing and purchasing projects. Key Accountabilities

Provide exceptional internal customer service

Anticipate internal customer needs and enhance efficiencies

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders

Manage inventory, including early orders and weekly warehouse tasks

Ensure accurate order and transfer scheduling

Duties and responsibilities

Manage procurement contracting and purchasing of packaged product inventory across multiple locations, collaborating closely with regional teams and executing ERP transactions for customer orders and purchased goods

Plan and oversee packaged goods routing to maximize operational efficiency

Act as the primary point of contact for packaged product procurement (anything for mill usage and/or retail sales), ensuring timely and accurate coordination

Order all retail products requiring internal logistics and storage

Utilize systems, tools, and data to forecast order patterns and fulfill them efficiently

Communicate proactively with the Operations team to provide updates on delivery timelines





Foster open communication between teams to ensure optimization of processes and information flow

Work seamlessly within the existing Procurement team environment

Continuously evaluate and optimize packaged product inventory

Address inventory and logistical challenges promptly

Manage Palm Fat products (flaked bags, Dairynat, and Cal Salts), including forecasting, inventory management, ordering, logistics coordination, supplier communication, and distribution across locations to support mill usage and retail demand

Collaborate closely with the Retail Technical Sales Specialist to support promotional activities

Analyze, plan, and coordinate early orders in coordination with the Retail team to ensure timely distribution

Determine order quantities based on minimum/maximum thresholds, inventory levels, seasonal demand, and anticipated requirements

Ensure timely and accurate inventory valuation and optimization

Resolve variances and approve vendor invoices in a timely manner

Support regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, and supplier and ingredient approval processes

Work closely with Operations to schedule deliveries via vendors or align with internal truck schedules

Attend and actively contribute to L10 meetings and stakeholder discussions

Proactively adapt to changing product demand and usage patterns

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

Strong enthusiasm for continuous learning and a willingness to embrace recent challenges

Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and consultants, prioritizing customer satisfaction

Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills,



with experience engaging with diverse personality types

Detail-oriented, resourceful, and equipped with strong analytical and decision-making abilities

Proven ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency

Self-motivated with the capability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to challenge the status quo and suggest process improvements proactively

General understanding of manufacturing and accounting systems, including inventory, transfers, purchase and sales orders, and invoicing

Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and strong ethical standards in all decisions and actions

Qualifications include

3-5 years of experience in an agriculture-related, feed manufacturing or supply chain role preferred

General understanding of the agriculture and livestock production industries preferred

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel) and experience with accounting software are beneficial

Supply chain management diploma or equivalent experience

Working conditions

Office-based role out of Strathmore, AB (40-hours a week in the office)

Ability to work outside of regular office hours as required

Some travel required (<5%)

Physical requirements

Walking, sitting, standing, driving, and flying to and from company operational facilities, customer locations, or offsite training and events as required.

Ability to lift up to 25 kg Since 2005, More Than Just Feed and its family of Brands have proudly served Western Canada’s feed industry with high-quality products and services.

More Than Just

Feed is trusted by Canadian farmers because we are customer-focused, high-quality, and dependable. We provide a full-scope of services, including warehousing and on-farm delivery services of our retail products.

More Than Just

Feed and its family of Brands is revolutionizing the feed industry, supporting Canadian farmers to put food on family tables for the next 100 years.

More Than Just

Feed and its family of Brands are driven by one core purpose; Helping Farmers Feed People.

📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Strathmore)
🏢 More Than Just Feed
📍 Strathmore