Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Back Office Operations)

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Join a team that’s shaping the future of sourcing at BMO. We’re looking for a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity, builds strong relationships, and is excited to grow with us. This role is a unique opportunity to work support Sourcing across the Enterprise and lead a team of offshore resources executing sourcing processes.

This role is a people leadership and operational execution role within the Sourcing organization, responsible for managing the Back Office team supporting procurement activities as well as the opportunity to lead deals. This role is distinct in that it:

• Supports purchasing and deals for lines of business across the enterprise, and acts as a key coordinator across Sourcing, Risk, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure work progresses efficiently
• Offers the opportunity to evaluate processes and lead process improvement, driving throughput, quality, and process adherence across a high-volume pipeline
• Leads a team of offshore resources executing sourcing and procurement processes

This role plays a critical part in enabling scale by managing high-volume, lower complexity work and ensuring strong operational discipline.

1. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and manage a team of offshore resources, including:
  • Work allocation and prioritization
  • Performance management, coaching, and development
• Establish strong team operating rhythm (1:1s, team meetings, performance tracking)
• Train new resources and ensure effective onboarding into sourcing processes and tools, and coach and upskill the existing team to drive independence and quality of output

2. Operational Execution & Process Oversight

• Oversee execution of a high-volume pipeline of sourcing activities
• Ensure consistent execution of sourcing processes across:
  • Intake and workflow management
  • Contracting templates and documentation
  • Required engagement with Legal, Risk, and stakeholders
• Maintain strong data integrity, reporting, and QA discipline across systems

3. Stakeholder Coordination & Enablement

• Guide stakeholders on how to navigate sourcing processes and requirements
• Act as a central coordination point across sourcing, business partners, Legal, and Risk

4. Process Improvement & Operational Flexibility

• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to support a positive experience for stakeholders that engage with the Back Office 
• Simplify processes, reduce cycle time, and improve scalability
• Adapt team operations as processes evolve, tools are introduced or enhanced, thresholds for work allocation shift over time
• Bring a flexible, problem-solving mindset to evolving operating model needs

5. Risk & Governance

• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to procurement policies, controls, and risk frameworks
• Reinforce consistent execution and appropriate escalation of risks or issues
• Maintain strong governance across all engagements

• People leadership
• High-volume, process-centric environment
• Strong focus on execution discipline, coordination, and team performance
• Requires coaching, operational excellence, and adaptability

At BMO, we’re driven by our purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, guided by our values of Integrity, Empathy, Diversity, Responsibility, and Courage - working together as One Bank to make tomorrow better.

You’re someone who:

• Communicates clearly - both in conversation and writing.
• Is curious, adaptable, and thrives in ambiguity - seeking new perspectives and better ways of doing things.
• Builds relationships easily and enjoys solving complex problems - collaborating as One Bank to deliver results.
• Has a growth mindset, takes responsibility, and is eager to learn and contribute.
• Is organized, analytical, and comfortable working across diverse teams and viewpoints.

• 5+ years of experience in:
• Procurement / sourcing
• OR operations / project/program management
• Experience managing teams (ideally offshore or distributed)
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills
• Highly organized with ability to manage high-volume workflows
• Ability to operate within structured processes while identifying improvements
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills
• Comfort working with data, reporting, and QA oversight
• Familiarity with procurement tools and sourcing processes
• Understanding of risk and governance requirements in a regulated environment

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.