2026 Winter - CLAO, Procurement Strategy and Transformation Intern (4 Months)

Royal Bank of Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?
Are you passionate about creating strategies using facts and data? If yes, this opportunity to work with the Global Procurement Strategy Team is for you! You’ll be part of a fun and engaged team that is made up of master storytellers with tremendous analytic horsepower that use facts and data to solve problems (big and small) and improve outcomes. To be successful, you’ll have expert analytic capabilities and a strong attention to detail. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Global Procurement, have a willingness to challenge the status quo and an ability to embrace change.What will you do?The Global Procurement team is responsible buying and negotiating all the Services, Products and Solutions that RBC needs to operate. Within Global Procurement, there is Global Procurement Strategy team who use facts and data to create strategies that influence how we source these products and services. As a member of the Global Procurement Strategy team, the Analyst will be required to support these activities from a data and business insights perspective:
  • Collaborate with a data-driven team of analysts and story tellers to support strategic sourcing projects (including category and supplier strategies)
  • Support various strategic initiatives (big and small) including process re-design, strategy development, budget and priority-setting, digital culture transformation and more – it’s an exciting and fast-paced environment and you’ll be required to leverage your problem-solving, communication, project management, change management and creativity skills to be successful
  • Compel meaningful outcomes (changes, actions and more) through powerful and effective storytelling that adapts across all mediums and audiences. Partner with stakeholders to manage the impacts and change that may come from strategies you’ve developed.
What do you need to succeed?Must-have
  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, and/or similar discipline with analytical bias
  • Strong in Microsoft Office applications; particularly in Excel (pivots, complex logic statements, lookups, etc.)
  • Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment
  • Superb written and oral communication skills
Nice-to-have
  • A smattering of other technical prowess: MS Access, Power BI, Tableau, surprise us
  • Ability to learn and absorb new concepts quickly and apply new knowledge
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
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Enjoy a comfortable work environment
Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Winter 2026 Student placement with a start date of January 2026, and end date of April 2026. 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 April 2026 ; or
  • If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in April 2026), 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 September 14, 2025. 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.ET26Job Skills Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal InitiativeAdditional Job DetailsAddress: BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPJob Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)Pay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-08-15Application Deadline: 2025-09-15Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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 CommunityStay 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 .

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