What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Procurement position at RBC?
Job Summary
Coordinates and consults on purchasing assignments and activities, including pricing comparisons. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Senior Manager, Procurement will provide support for RBC Bank while influencing sourcing decisions, driving supplier consolidation, cost savings and cost avoidance efforts. This role will partner with senior management to proactively develop negotiation and contract strategies for high risk/complex and sensitive sourcing initiatives. The incumbent will gather and analyze data to create playbooks and strategies to support the different business models for services contemplated or currently under contract and prepare findings for senior management; as well as develop and negotiate complex (strategically critical, high value, or high risk) contract strategies that will provide cost effective, sustainable solutions to RBC businesses, and optimizing total value generated from RBC’s supplier base.
**Please note that the location for this position is Raleigh, NC. This position requires a hybrid working arrangement of a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.**
What will you do?
Must-have
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.
Job Skills
Contract Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Negotiation, Reviewing Contracts, Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Evaluations, Waterfall Model
Additional Job Details
Address:
8081 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE:RALEIGH
City:
Raleigh
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-02-14
Application Deadline:
2025-05-26
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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Coordinates and consults on purchasing assignments and activities, including pricing comparisons. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Senior Manager, Procurement will provide support for RBC Bank while influencing sourcing decisions, driving supplier consolidation, cost savings and cost avoidance efforts. This role will partner with senior management to proactively develop negotiation and contract strategies for high risk/complex and sensitive sourcing initiatives. The incumbent will gather and analyze data to create playbooks and strategies to support the different business models for services contemplated or currently under contract and prepare findings for senior management; as well as develop and negotiate complex (strategically critical, high value, or high risk) contract strategies that will provide cost effective, sustainable solutions to RBC businesses, and optimizing total value generated from RBC’s supplier base.
**Please note that the location for this position is Raleigh, NC. This position requires a hybrid working arrangement of a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.**
What will you do?
- Negotiate and draft complex supplier contracts, support business groups in managing supplier contracts and relationships in accordance with RBC policies.
- Proactively manage a pipeline of sourcing activities, create plans to identify or recommend alternative sourcing strategies and suppliers that maximize value for RBC and create alignment to long-term business strategies.
- Develop and implement global efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures, RFP, new supplier and decision-making evaluations.
- Build effective and strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders (including executive level) by understanding key needs and dynamics across stakeholder groups, decision makers and influencers.
- Secure stakeholder support for complex decisions, including ones that may be unpopular, high-risk, or contentious.
- Identify, research and prioritize possible sourcing opportunities through internal spend analysis, knowledge of business unit, potential savings and/or business need.
- Provide mentoring and coaching to help develop skills and abilities of team members to optimize future job performance.
- Analyze complex procurement challenges and assist in developing solutions to best meet business needs.
Must-have
- Post-secondary education, or related Procurement Designation.
- 7 years’ experience in global procurement, sourcing, and relationship management.
- Experience in leading stakeholder interactions/relationships and influencing business decisions.
- Experience in leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- Procurement certification or designation.
- Management consulting, SaaS, software, and professional services negotiation experience.
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.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Flexible work/life balance options
Job Skills
Contract Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Negotiation, Reviewing Contracts, Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Evaluations, Waterfall Model
Additional Job Details
Address:
8081 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE:RALEIGH
City:
Raleigh
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-02-14
Application Deadline:
2025-05-26
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com
