Sr. Consultant, Procurement

## Sr. Consultant, Procurement Apply locations:
Toronto, ONtime type:
Full time posted on:
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June 24, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
2612768

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  team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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** What you'll be doing
** The Sr. Consultant, Procurement manages the end to end procurement activities focusing primarily on software, Saas and IT Services. In this role, you will define issues, recommend an engagement and contract approach and resolve in an innovative way when a request is presented in an ambiguous manner. You work in a self-regulated manner and are responsible for the contract projects you are assigned including procurement research & strategy, vendor selection, deal negotiation, deal presentation, and the contract approval process.

You will work with minimal direction with a mission to cut costs, minimize risks, and drive continuous improvement on moderate to high complexity projects. The Sr. Consultant co-ordinates the inputs of CIBC's legal resources, subject matter experts and the line-of-business to create a contract that sets both CIBC and the supplier up for success. You will develop contract content (ex.

commercial terms and descriptive content) independently or in partnership with a subject matter expert.
* 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 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
*** How you’ll succeed**
* ** Client Engagement & Relationship Management –
** Help our internal line-of-business 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.
* ** Risk Management & Industry Knowledge**- 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.
* ** Influencing and Negotiations –
** Become a strong influencer and negotiator with the ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholders. Manage contract drafting, negotiations and finalization and the approval processes. Comply with CIBC’s Procurement and Supplier Governance policies and process.
* ** Problem Solving
- ** 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 experience
** of 3+ years of experience in procurement and/or supplier processes, practices, tools and templates and principles of formal sourcing processes. You maximize efficiencies, processes and systems to meet CIBC business goals. 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. Experience drafting various contract schedules (e.g., Scope of Work, Commercial Terms, etc.)

is preferred but not necessary. You…