CIBC
Sr.Consultant,Procurement
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Sr. Consultant, Procurement at CIBC. Skills: Procurement, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Client Relationship Management. Manage end-to-end procurement activities. Support client needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve business goals; Deliver valued consulting advice; Align procurement solutions with business objectives; Implement CIBC’s supplier management framework; Ensure all contracts adhere to appropriate governance; Maximize efficiencies and systems to meet CIBC business goals
Industry & Context.
Define issues and deliver innovative solutions; Problem Solving; Develop effective solutions; Critical thinking skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of experience in procurement and supplier processes, practices, tools, and principles of formal sourcing, Self-planning skills, Experience drafting contract schedules (such as Scope of Work and SLAs), Negotiated contractual terms and conditions, Skilled at developing strategy and converting it into actionable plans, Foundational understanding of Capital Markets and the importance of market data
Nice to Have
Experience in procurement within the financial industry, Exposure to market data, Capital Markets, and related trends
What You'll Do.
Manage end-to-end procurement activities
Handle requests and projects
Define issues and deliver solutions
Develop procurement strategy recommendations
Lead procurement initiatives
Create requests for proposals (RFPs)
Create supplier evaluation tools
Follow regulatory requirements
Provide specialized support for procurement activities
Align procurement with business needs
Align procurement with regulatory frameworks
Develop contract content
Lead negotiation strategy alignment
Secure necessary authorizations
Ensure successful implementation of procurement initiatives
Support CIBC’s operations
Achieve business goals
Provide exceptional service
Build relationships with business partners
Build relationships with suppliers
Build relationships with peers
Act as trusted adviser
Deliver consulting advice
Facilitate procurement management
Align procurement solutions with business objectives
Implement supplier management framework
Ensure contracts adhere to governance
Maintain understanding of Capital Markets
Maintain understanding of market data
Maintain understanding of industry trends
Stay current with innovations
Stay current with advancements in market data
Manage contract negotiations
Manage contract approval processes
Comply with CIBC’s Procurement policies
Comply with Supplier Governance policies
Ask insightful questions
Approach challenges from client’s perspective
Take accountability for client issues
Collaborate to develop solutions
Handle multiple concurrent objectives
Handle multiple concurrent projects
Handle multiple concurrent activities
Make informed judgments about prioritization
Make informed judgments about time allocation
Apply procurement skills across various categories
Maximize efficiencies and systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Collaborate with others to develop effective solutions; Build meaningful relationships with business partners, suppliers, and peers; Liaise with all levels of stakeholders; Build trust through respect and authenticity; Maintain a diverse network of partners; Inspire outcomes by making your voice heard; Work collaboratively
Communication Scope
Develop and present procurement strategy recommendations; Influencing and negotiation skills; Communicate effectively
Process & Methodology
Manage end-to-end procurement activities, Handle requests and projects, Lead and executing moderate to high complexity procurement initiatives, Manage multiple concurrent projects, Manage multiple concurrent activities
Full 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 visit [CIBC.com](https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you 'll be doing** As a Senior Consultant in Procurement, you'll manage end-to-end procurement activities within the Sourcing Team, focusing on CIBC’s Capital Markets business and the Enterprise Market Data team. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting client needs, handling requests and projects—even those that are general or ambiguous—by defining issues and delivering innovative solutions. You'll develop and present procurement strategy recommendations tailored to business requirements and informed by industry analysis. Leading and executing moderate to high complexity procurement initiatives, you'll create requests for proposals (RFPs) and other supplier evaluation tools, ensuring CIBC risks are mitigated and all regulatory requirements and CIBC policies are followed. You'll provide specialized support for procurement activities related to Capital Markets operations and enterprise market data, aligning with business needs and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, you'll develop contract content, lead negotiation strategy alignment and contract negotiations, secure necessary authorizations, and ensure successful implementation of procurement initiatives. Your expertise will help navigate complex procurement scenarios and support CIBC’s operations within a dynamic and highly regulated environment. _At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 d
Applying for this Sr. Consultant, Procurement role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about CIBC?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.