Consultant, Procurement

Job title:

Consultant, Procurement

Company

CIBC

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.To learn more about CIBC, please visitWhat you’ll be doingAs a member of the Hardware/Software Vendor Governance team, you’ll be responsible for vendor governance across multiple LOBs in the Technology Operations organization. As a Consultant, Business Systems Analysis, you’ll be responsible for vendor governance and third-party risk of key Hardware & Software vendors, upload and influence relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors and assist in decision making using data and analytics.At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.How you’ll succeed

• Client Engagement & Relationship Management – You will need to build healthy working relationships and partnerships with your key clients, vendors, and peers and to contribute to the overall goals of HW/SW Vendor Governance.

• Help clients meet their business goals by providing better service and value. Focus on each client experience and make every interaction meaningful.
• Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with business partners, suppliers, and peers.
• Develops trusted adviser relationships and provide valued consulting advice to facilitate the effective management and completion of procurement initiatives.
• Align procurement solutions with their business objectives. This role works with Supplier Risk Stakeholders, Relationship Managers and Business Leads to ensure CIBC’s supplier management framework is implemented.

• Vendor Governance – Work with our vendors to manage contractual obligations and participate in vendor meetings on a regular basis.​

• Ensure the appropriate governance is followed and adhered to for all contracts.
• Keep abreast of the industry knowledge, innovations and advancements in business practices and technologies.
• Comply with CIBC’s Procurement and Supplier Governance policies and process.

• Communication – You are highly skilled at both written and oral communication. You can effectively articulate issues / recommendations via your analyses.

• Listen, ask questions, and put yourself in the client’s shoes. Act like an owner by taking accountability for client issues, and know when to collaborate with others to build a better solution together.

• Manage Multiple Priorities – Use effective self-management practices to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 2+ years of experience in procurement and/or supplier governance processes, practices, tools and templates.

• You have strong self-planning skills sufficient to plan your own assignments according to general work plans; ability to multi-task, plan and meet timelines.
• You have strong written and oral communication skills
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You’re motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC OffersAt CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.*Subject to plan and program terms and conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contactYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd FloorEmployment Type RegularWeekly Hours 37.5Skills Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Relationship Management, Teamwork, Vendor Management

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 07:20:22 GMT

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