Ryan Chen
About Ryan Chen
Ryan Chen is a Category Manager, Consulting at CIBC with expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
Current Role at CIBC
Ryan Chen has been serving as the Category Manager, Consulting at CIBC since 2021. In this role, he is part of the corporate and centralized procurement team in Toronto. His responsibilities include strategic sourcing and vendor management. Ryan contributes to enhancing procurement processes and performance analytics within the organization.
Previous Experience at Ontario Power Generation
Before joining CIBC, Ryan Chen worked as a Procurement Specialist at Ontario Power Generation from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in the Toronto area, he managed procurement activities and supported various initiatives to improve procurement functions. His expertise in procurement governance systems was instrumental to his role.
Career at Deloitte Canada
Ryan Chen's career at Deloitte Canada spanned from 2016 to 2019. He started as a Tax Analyst for six months in Vaughan, Ontario, before transitioning to the role of Business Operations Associate in Toronto. Over three years, he enhanced his skills in business operations and integrated procurement processes, contributing to the firm's operational efficiency.
Education and Early Career
Ryan Chen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management from the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, where he studied between 2011 and 2015. He began his professional journey as a Financial Analyst Intern in Planning & Analytics at Critical Mass in 2015 in the Toronto area. Prior to university, Ryan attended Markville Secondary School from 2007 to 2011.
Expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Throughout his career, Ryan Chen has developed a robust expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management. He is adept at improving procurement processes through performance analytics and has a strong track record in process integration. His knowledge extends to procurement governance systems, making him a valuable asset in his roles.