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CIBC Consultant, HR Supplier Governance in Toronto, Ontario
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.
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What you'll be doing
The Consultant, Supplier Governance will work with Senior Director and internal and external stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are in place according to CIBC's standards and policies for contracts supported by HR Service Delivery team. This role is responsible for minimizing the HR team’s exposure to operational, legal and reputation risks, providing oversight for business as usual activities within the HR Service Delivery team.
The Consultant, HR Supplier Governance role is expected to use independence and proactively work with management and suppliers to resolve contract related items and deal with activities that are time sensitive. The role will participate in the completion of activities associated with governance programs, evaluating and finding opportunities to continually improve ongoing processes.
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
Vendor Governance – Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contractual commitments are in place accordingly to CIBC's standards and policies for all HR Service Delivery support contracts. This includes completing validation and identifying opportunities to deliver sustainable cost savings, conducting quarterly and annual validation on existing contracts
Balancing Priorities – Provide leadership and advice in working with a broad variety of business partners and vendors to provide advice and execution on work that is often time sensitive and of a material expenditure. Your ability to manage conflicting priorities is paramount as the engagements range from high value contracts that span multiple years, key strategic priorities that require immediate action and attention and cases where there is a selection process required to ensure we are bringing forward the most appropriate partner for the work required.
Strategic Thinking Approach – Take a holistic view to all tasks. You manage and execute the evolution of the vendor governance practice as a common shared service across the HR Service Delivery team. This will include leveraging new tools and providing insights on possible new approaches & strategies that may be contemplated in working with vendors.
Who you are
You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new solutions to overcome all obstacles.
You can demonstrate experience in: working with a wide variety of vendors on a number of different types of engagements. You have very strong relationship and project, management skills. Knowledge of Vendor Management practice, contract negotiation and governance would be an asset.
Values matter to you . You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 34th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Contracts, Contractual Obligations, Detail-Oriented, External Stakeholders, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Teamwork
At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.
Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.
Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.