Lead Buyer

LEAD BUYER 12 Months Contract Location: Montréal (Hybrid- 3 days onsite) The position at a glance We see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on our employees, diversity, equality and inclusion. We are looking for the Lead Buyer Canada, within CIB North America (NAR) platform, with a growth mindset and the ability to create strong support for the North American region. In detail In order to support the delivery of the Growth, Technology, and Sustainability (GTS) plan for the Americas and centralize core corporate functions, the Bank has created a department, Enterprise Services (ES). Enterprise Services team encompasses Premises, Enterprise Data Management Solutions, Procurement & Performance, Third Party Management Office and Location Strategy for CIB Americas. ES aims at reinforcing and elevating three strategic mandates for the Bank: • The articulation of a long-term Workspace Strategy to support the implementation of Smart Working and the Americas Location Strategy • The development of a strategic posture on Procurement & Performance • The development and strengthening of an integrated Data Management platform and associated services The candidate will report locally to the Canada Head of Enterprise Services and regionally to the CIB North America Chief Procurement Officer. The role will be managing all “buying” activities for Canada and more broadly for the CIB North American region when required, with efficient processes, alignment to market best practices, and conformity to both procedures and regulatory requirements. The person will play a key role as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Procurement. The candidate must have the ability to maintain strong Procurement processes while continuously adapting to additional controls and workflows to ensure compliance with the CIB North America platform. Responsibilities - Enforce CIB NAR Procurement policies and best practices - Perform market analysis with in-depth knowledge of various indirect categories of spend - Broad knowledge of Procurement category management - Establish strong relationships with internal clients and suppliers; build a robust understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across suppliers and/or spend categories - Work transparently with various stakeholders in the US and Canada and liaise with Group Procurement - Collaborate with business leaders and management to identify, drive savings, and improve controls, focusing on total cost of ownership - Responsible for identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks - Develop annual strategic sourcing plans, execute those plans, and achieve maximized savings within each spend category - Run RFXs and negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best pricing and terms to protect the Bank - Work with Legal on contract terms and issues, leveraging existing group or regional contractual frameworks whenever possible - Track all aspects of the sourcing process, from initial business requirements through management validation to final execution - Create result-driven reports measuring Procurement performance - Act as the local Procurement SME, developing training, communication, and reporting on new changes and functionalities with support from the operational team - Collaborate closely with Third-Party Management Office and Accounts Payable to enhance Procurement processes and adopt new applications - Maintain broad knowledge of Procurement operations, including category management across IT and external resources The strengths and skills that will help you succeed • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, applied sciences, or Supply Chain/Procurement • Minimum 7 years of Procurement experience with a proven track record of delivering savings in a team environment • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management • Proven contract negotiation experience and understanding of legal clauses • Financial industry experience is a plus • Experience working in multicultural and international environments • Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills • Ability to analyze complex situations effectively and in a timely manner • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information • Proven success leading major projects and change initiatives • Experience with Procurement tools/software (Ariba, Ivalua, Beeline) • Project management expertise is a plus • Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint • Bilingual communication skills in French and English