Director, Procurement

Procurement’s core mandateisleading the sourcing and contracting of third parties to deliver services to CIBC lines of business and functional groups, doing so in a manner that meets businessobjectiveswhile mitigating risks and maximizing benefits. TheInternationalProcurement Teamis responsible forsupportingCIBC Group Members inUS,UK, APAC, European, and Indianregions.As Director, you will primarilybe responsible formanagingthe Procurement service delivery to CIBCGroup Members in Europe, APAC, and the UK.This includes development and maintenance of a pipeline, developing and executing strategies with respect toparticular suppliers, services, and categories, and leading or overseeing complex initiativessuch aregulatory uplifts. Additionally, you will serve as thesenior Procurement contactto drive change management andincreaseregionaladoption of Enterprise Procurementpolicies and processes. You willworkwith your Senior Directorandyour peersto support the overall goals, targets, and strategic priorities of the team (including achieving savings, performance, and compliance targets and supporting transformational initiatives).Although you will not have direct reports, you willbe responsible forsupporting overall team management and overseeing the work of team members supporting your portfolio.

At CIBC we enable the work environment mostoptimalfor you to thrive in your role.You’llhave the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement whereyou’llspend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Howyou’llsucceed 

• Relationship Building–You will developandmaintainrelationshipswith your peers,within your portfolio (executive and non-executive levels), risk group stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Communication– You will interact on a regular basis with roles in the line of business up to and including the Executive level, for purposes of fulfilling thoseclientssourcing and contracting needs with suppliers. You willworkclosely with suppliers when implementing a sourcing strategy and work towardsfinalizinga sourcing deal with the supplier under a contract.
• Sourcing andNegotiation strategy –Youdemonstrateleadership inthe development andexecutionsourcing andnegotiation strategies in alignment with businessobjectives.
• Coach and Mentor–Although not a people leader role, you will support the people leaders in management of the broader team. This includes responsibility for oversight, training, and coaching of individual team members, both generally and in the context of specific transactions. In doing so, youwill work to build trust, foster collaboration, and create an inclusive, positive work environment.
• Administration-Ensuring that business stakeholders and your partners in Procurementare equippedwithaccurateandtimelyinformation to make informed decisions.

Who you are

• You candemonstrateexperience inall aspects of the sourcing lifecycle, including developing and refining sourcing opportunities, supplierselection(e.g., RFPs), negotiation, and contracting.
• You are a bold and accountable leader.You have experience developingstrategic recommendations, securing leadership buy-in, and driving executionthrough cross-functional teams.
• You understand that success isin the details. You notice things that othersdon't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.As much as you are comfortable at the strategic and conceptual level, you are equally comfortable diving into the details to uncover opportunities and resolve issues.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information.You'reconfident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You'redriven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transforma good ideainto a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Values matter to you.You bring your real self toworkand you live our values – trust,teamworkand accountability.