Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The Senior Manager, Procurement will provide Procurement support for the RBC Technology & Operations (T&O) platform 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 category strategies to support the business in procuring various Products and Services 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.
What will you do?- Negotiate complex supplier contracts, supports business groups in managing supplier contracts and relationships and drafts and makes necessary amendments to current contracts as necessary
- Create plans to identify or recommend alternative suppliers against the sourcing execution plan, to maximize service levels and procurement activities and create alignment to long-term business strategies
- Develops and implements 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
- Secures stakeholder support for complex decisions (e.g. unpopular, high-risk, contentious)
- Identify, research and prioritize possible sourcing opportunities through internal spend analysis, knowledge of business unit, potential savings and/or business need
- Provide mentoring, coaching to help develop skills and abilities of team members to optimize future job performance
- Analyzes complex procurement challenges and assist in developing solutions to best meet business needs
What do you need to succeed?Must-have- 7+ years' experience in global procurement, sourcing and leading and supporting stakeholder interactions/relationship management
- Core expertise in IT sourcing categories including software, professional services, enterprise applications, IT Hardware, Telecom, Cloud Computing etc.
- A proven track record of leading deals and negotiating agreements with 'mega-vendors'
- Understanding of procurement law and/or regulations
- Deeper understanding of both commercial and legal contractual terms negotiated in technology contracts
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
Nice-to-have - Related Purchasing field or Procurement Designation
- Strong contract acumen
- Strong analytical skills
What's in it for you? - A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services
- Flexible work/life balance options
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Job SkillsContract Management, Contract Review, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Negotiation, Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Evaluations, Waterfall Model
Additional Job DetailsAddress:BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:Toronto
Country:Canada
Work hours/week:37.5
Employment Type:Full time
Platform:CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:Regular
Pay Type:Salaried
Posted Date:2026-07-16
Application Deadline:2026-08-21
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
