Manager, Supplier Data Strategy

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Coaching & development opportunities

Flexible work/life balance

World-class training program

Job summary

RBC is seeking a data-driven Product Owner for supplier master data solutions in Toronto. You will translate business needs into system specs, shaping an enterprise data platform and MDM roadmap to enable procurement teams.

You will analyze supplier data, design scalable architectures, and implement governance standards to ensure accurate, accessible insights for decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in business analytics or data management.
• Strong expertise in database management, data architecture, and data modeling.
• Proven ability to develop reports and dashboards with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as product owner for supplier master data technology solutions.
• Develop and operationalize the MDM strategy and implementation roadmap.
• Analyze complex supplier datasets to uncover insights for strategic recommendations.
• Design and optimize database architecture and reporting capabilities.
• Create data knowledge practice and self-serve analytics for procurement teams.
• Champion data governance frameworks and data quality standards.

Skills

5+ years analytics

Data architecture

BI reporting

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you passionate about data, challenging the status quo, and transforming how organizations leverage supplier information? If yes, this is an opportunity to join the Global Procurement & Supplier Management Product & Data Team. Here you will have the opportunity to work alongside the best and brightest data strategists and business transformation specialists, while empowering procurement and supplier management professionals with enterprise-scale master data solutions!

What will you do?

• Act as product owner for supplier master data technology solutions, translating business requirements into system specifications and transforming those needs into operational excellence
• Develop and operationalize our Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and implementation roadmap by leveraging market knowledge of key players and best practices to create a data-driven supplier ecosystem
• Analyze complex supplier datasets using analytical tools and visualization platforms to uncover hidden insights and trends that inform strategic supplier management recommendations
• Design and optimize database architecture and reporting management capabilities that ensure supplier master data is accessible, reliable, and actionable for all business partners
• Create a data knowledge practice and self-serve analytics solutions using business intelligence tools that enable procurement professionals to become self-sufficient in accessing and analyzing supplier insights
• Champion data governance frameworks and quality standards that establish organizational alignment around supplier information management

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 5+ years’ experience in business analytics or data management with progressive responsibility and demonstrated track record of delivery
• Strong technical foundation in database management, data architecture, and data modeling
• Proven experience developing reports and dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel)
• Deep knowledge of supplier operations, procurement systems, and supplier relationship management practices
• Excellent analytical, data visualization, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a complex, matrixed corporate environment

Nice-to-have :

• Product management experience with enterprise data platforms or MDM solutions
• Master data management or data governance program implementation experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder alignment
• Willingness to embrace change and challenge the status quo

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.

• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Business Appraisals, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements

Additional Job Details

Address:

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:

2026-08-05

Application Deadline:

2026-09-04

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.