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Christopher Myles

Glen Ellyn

Summary

Proven procurement executive with a strong track record of driving strategic sourcing, delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings, and leading transformative initiatives across global organizations. Recognized as a trusted relationship builder who forges strong partnerships with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and executive leadership to align procurement goals with broader business objectives. Adept at identifying operational inefficiencies, implementing value-driven sourcing strategies, and cultivating high-performance teams to achieve sustainable organizational improvements and long-term success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director – Procurement Strategy and Planning

Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada - CIBC
Chicago
11.2021 - Current
  • Leading the US-focused procurement teams and partnering with Enterprise Procurement, where appropriate to enhance purchasing power.
  • Restructuring the US Procurement team from a contract execution team to a more strategically focused organization that would partner with the Lines of Business
  • Creating a focus on project financial review to identify opportunities for savings on those projects
  • Ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements while driving innovation within the bank
  • Selected Accomplishments:
  • Identified opportunities for savings by reviewing the current supplier base and supported negotiations to achieve targets.
  • Onboarded a spend analytics tool to help Procurement Leads understand supplier spend and identify future opportunities
  • Enhanced the working relationship between the US Procurement team and the Lines of Business to increase the credibility of the department

Head of Technology and Data Solutions’ Supplier Engagement Group

Cushman & Wakefield
Chicago
07.2016 - 11.2021
  • Serving as a senior leader of the Procurement and Technology teams with regular access and exposure to executives throughout the company to drive value through supplier relationships and other related activities.
  • Developed partnerships within the Business Units to ensure team resources are aligned and executing supplier strategies as appropriate.
  • Responsible for leading or assisting internal project teams in the sourcing process to yield cost savings / spend reduction, while maintaining appropriate levels of quality, governed by contracts that minimize the company's risk
  • Constructed financial and qualitative models to provide unbiased assessments of suppliers' abilities to meet/exceed business’s needs at competitive price points
  • Selected Accomplishments:
  • Successfully managed the software and hardware categories in GTS / TDS for more than 2 years before being elevated to lead the new Supplier Engagement Group.
  • Worked with AMER CIO, CFO, and COO to review office printing environment and develop a new plan and process for a Managed Print environment for all offices; driving efficiencies and cost reductions
  • Collaborated with CTO and Marketing leadership to review and execute a new Adobe agreement that allowed for expanded services with minimal cost impact

Category Manager

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Support the District's procurement needs by developing and executing a sourcing plan based on analytics. Own end-to-end sourcing of subcategories as per the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer
  • Partnered with the C-Level suite and Departments to develop and launch procurement strategy timelines, cost and quality goals, and service level to end-users
  • Reviewed annual IT spend of $150M+ in hardware, software, consulting services, etc., and the Office equipment and supplies of $250M+ using the 5 'I' procurement process
  • Continuous engagement with suppliers driving performance management, resolving quality issues, and generating market intelligence through, but not limited to, weekly status meetings and quarterly business reviews
  • Performed spend, contract, and market analysis for assigned categories to develop and execute category strategies
  • Selected Accomplishments:
  • Successfully negotiated a reduction in end-user computer pricing that resulted in $1M+ annual recurring savings
  • Completed contract with Ricoh for a district-wide Managed Print Services program for an estimated $7M+ in annual recurring savings
  • Managed merger/transition from Office Depot / Max to Staples which generated $1M+ in annual recurring savings for the schools

Manager

HBR Consulting
Chicago
07.2013 - 05.2015
  • Helped executives and decision-makers align business strategy and tactical objectives with process and technology. Initiated and realized operational cost savings through spend-management and process improvement methodologies.
  • Provided comprehensive statistical information on legal spending, staffing, organization, and management.
  • Worked with C Suite to develop, execute, and implement strategies for cost savings
  • Created negotiation materials for key stakeholders and assisted in the supplier negotiation process
  • Consistently provided project savings targets and implemented recommended savings programs
  • Managed project staff to create and present client deliverables in a timely manner
  • Identified new areas of opportunity across multiple expense areas such as IT Hardware & Software, Telecommunications, Temporary Services, etc. to improve client bottom-line projections
  • Selected Accomplishments:
  • Save AM Law Top 5 firm $500K annually in Office Products and Records Management (25%)
  • Reviewed and executed new managed wireless program with estimated firm savings of over $250K (18%)
  • Worked with a global Managed Document Solutions provider for an AM Law 10 firm to reduce markup and increase equipment discounts by $1M+ annually (15%)

Manager of Employer Relations

Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Cleveland
02.2012 - 07.2013
  • Led a team of staff responsible for cultivating youth jobs, recruiting and managing volunteers, and working with community partners to develop an ongoing pool of jobs and volunteers for Y.O.U.
  • Developed and continuously grew a pool of prospective employers providing entry-level jobs, internships, or volunteers for Y.O.U. programs
  • Provided training and guidance to staff to ensure organizational and team goals were achieved and skills were improved as needed
  • Monitored and analyzed data related to expected goals and outcomes
  • Participated and communicated with senior management as requested
  • Selected Accomplishments:
  • Managed the employers, including the orientation and monitoring of work sites, for the Summer Jobs program that employed over 1,200 youth
  • Primary contact for relationships with major employers such as Cleveland Clinic, Turner Construction, and Rockwell Automation
  • Helped coordinate a Job Fair for the Bellaire Puritas MyCom program that over 100 students attended

Project Supervisor

Profit Recovery Partners
Costa Mesa
02.2008 - 10.2011
  • Analyzed companies' spending patterns on administrative expenses to identify potential savings opportunities. Clients included but were not limited to Fortune 1000 companies, Am Law 50 firms, and private equity group portfolio companies. Provided leadership and direction in overseeing the performance of operation team members across multiple client engagements. Developed, negotiated, presented, and implemented new pricing structures for multiple expense areas, including but not limited to; office equipment, telecommunications, temporary services, and payroll services.
  • Assisted Project Manager by managing day-to-day HR functions including interviewing, hiring, training of staff
  • Managed consultants to ensure that project milestones and accuracy standards were met
  • Built client relationships through regular communication with all levels within the organization including the Chief Officer Level
  • Updated internal operating systems (CRM) to track and house project/category information
  • Selected Accomplishments:
  • Project Lead on projects in the financial, legal, and manufacturing industries auditing $20 MM+ in spend
  • Project success measured in over $4.5 MM in first-year annualized savings
  • Team leader responsible for project management of up to 6 consultants and over 10 expense areas at any one time

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, International Relations

Elon University
NC

Skills

  • Supplier negotiation
  • Spend analysis
  • Cost savings
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic planning
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship building

Training

  • Train the Trainer – The Training Clinic
  • Leadership NOW - Managing Up
  • Leadership NOW - Change Management
  • Leadership Development Program for Supervisors

Timeline

Managing Director – Procurement Strategy and Planning

Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada - CIBC
11.2021 - Current

Head of Technology and Data Solutions’ Supplier Engagement Group

Cushman & Wakefield
07.2016 - 11.2021

Category Manager

Chicago Public Schools
05.2015 - 07.2016

Manager

HBR Consulting
07.2013 - 05.2015

Manager of Employer Relations

Youth Opportunities Unlimited
02.2012 - 07.2013

Project Supervisor

Profit Recovery Partners
02.2008 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, International Relations

Elon University

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