Scott Walters
About Scott Walters
Scott Walters is the Category Manager for Technology Sourcing, Hardware, and Telecom at CIBC, with extensive experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiation.
Company
Scott Walters is currently employed at CIBC as a Category Manager in Technology Sourcing, Hardware, and Telecom. His role is primarily based at CIBC's office located at 55 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1J4.
Title
Scott Walters holds the title of Category Manager - Technology Sourcing, Hardware, and Telecom at CIBC. His responsibilities include managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts that abide by legal, regulatory, and company policies.
Previous Experience
Previously, Scott Walters served as Team Lead for Telecom Expense Management at CIBC from 2008 to 2014. He also worked at LCBO as a Shipping/Handling & Receiving specialist in 2007, and at Boston Pizza as a Bartender/Supervisor from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Scott Walters studied at Durham College from 2004 to 2007. He achieved qualifications in Advanced Computer Technology, with a focus on Networking, Communication Protocols, Security, Mathematics, and Cisco training (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP).
Role at CIBC
In his current role at CIBC, Scott is responsible for managing supplier relationships for enterprise-wide spends. He works closely with business and support groups to select suppliers and optimize value in terms of price, quality, contract terms, and risk mitigation.