2024 Fall - CAO, Global Procurement Intern (4 Months)

Job Description

What is the opportunity? Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Fall Co-op Student for Global Procurement at RBC?

By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for the multiple Fall Co-op Student roles available across RBC’s Global Procurement Sourcing teams. What will you do?

• Responsible for the provision of operational services within the Procurement team with a focus on providing internal client services and managing workflow related to financial analysis, requisitions and invoice processing for all areas of the RBC organization.
• Provide Spend Analytics reporting (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
• Support deal negotiations to ensure optimal value for RBC by improving levels of quality, service, technology, and pricing.
• Work with RBC users to develop and execute Demand Management strategies by ensuring preferred supplier compliance, optimal product selection, usage reduction and substitution to drive Demand Management savings.
• Proactively monitor user needs, behaviors and work to provide required products and services by liaising with users and suppliers
• Supports the gathering of data in building strategy
• Assist the Procurement team and businesses in the acquisition of goods and services.
• Provide primary operational services to meet the business requirements of the internal client while enabling other Corporate Services functions to support organizational initiatives.
• Support the Platform in development of specifications and demand management initiatives
• Improve capabilities for RBC Globally to manage suppliers, make appropriate business decisions, leverage technology, and ensure cost efficiencies are realized.
• Make decisions and recommendations on behalf of RBC to reduce its costs relative to the procurement of goods and services and Demand Management goals
• Support, influence and challenge decisions based on data and insightful analyses
• Working with Senior Procurement Representatives your goals will include the following :
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of RBC spend for multiple categories
• Build and maintain profiles of each of our Suppliers.
• Develop performance related metrics to measure and report upon RBC, Supplier and sourcing effectiveness.
• Build in-depth Supplier Management knowledge.
• Provide valuable support and guidance to RBC Business Unit with supplier management activities.
• Evaluate / Recommends potential cost savings resulting from contract / relationship reviews.
• Mitigate risk by educating RBC Business Units on the Supplier Management process.
• Mitigate RBC risk exposure by ensuring that the RBC contract standards are followed.

What do you need to succeed? Must-have

• Achievement Motivation
• Analytical thinking
• Customer Service
• Impact & Influence
• Information Seeking
• Business Acumen
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Building Partnerships with Stakeholders
• Relationship Building
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and knowledge and ability to work in an agile and flexible environment.
• Ability to complete projects on time, with accuracy and making the most effective use of available time.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starter; must work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-have

• MBA , Law Student
• Experience in purchasing department of a service organization preferred
• Supplier management experience preferred
• Knowledge of RBC structure and relationships

What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.

We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada · Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance · Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities · Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team · Ability to make a difference and lasting impact · Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually Please note : This posting is for a 4-months Fall Co-op 2024 Student placement with a start date of September 2024, and end date of December 2024.

In order to be eligible for this 4-months Student position, you must either :

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of December 2024 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in December 2024), you must require the full 4-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying - candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is May 17, 2024.

Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps.

Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term.

Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangements for this Integrated Learning / Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

ET24 Job Skills Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Taking Initiative Additional Job Details

Address :

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST : TORONTO

City : TORONTO

TORONTO

Country : Canada

Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Platform :

STRATEGY AND ADMINISTRATION

Job Type :

Student / Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type : Salaried

Salaried

Posted Date : 2024-04-26

2024-04-26

Application Deadline :

2024-05-18

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We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

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