Strategic Sourcing Manager

Works with stakeholders to develop and implement innovative sourcing and demand management strategies to achieve business and cost management objectives and minimize risk associated with BMO’s supplier spend.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans. Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Manages and implements sourcing strategy projects throughout their lifecycle, leveraging appropriate systems and tools to ensure accurate and up to date reporting on project progress and issues, including competitive events and conducting supplier contract negotiations.
• Manages sourcing category/supply chain initiatives end-to-end.
• Develops Category Management Framework and Sourcing Strategy.
• Directs the development of sourcing strategies/recommendations.
• Drives end to end execution of sourcing category initiatives.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Conducts analysis to inform strategic recommendations; develops business cases to assess opportunities.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
• Communicates with stakeholders to reach objectives in a timely manner.
• Leads the execution of the sourcing strategy including the development and management of the project throughout its lifecycle.
• Plans and conducts sourcing events (e.g., RFI, RFP, contract negotiation/renewal, etc.)
• Provides market assessment to identify preferred suppliers.
• Evaluates and selects Supplier.
• Performs Initial Supplier Risk Assessment.
• Creates, modifies, renews, terminates contracts as required.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes and process improvements.
• Gathers industry knowledge and communicates market trends affecting the assigned spend categories proactively to internal stakeholders.
• Works with stakeholders to develop category and/or sub-category sourcing strategies/opportunities, supplier selection, due diligence, and contract negotiations while achieving targeted savings and business objectives.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment between stakeholders, including developing an understanding of business partner needs and expectations.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions concerning category and supplier strategies, including the end-to-end risk management requirements associated with Outsourcing and Supplier Risk (OSR).
• Applies a disciplined methodology and procurement policies to the procurement of goods and services.
• Conducts analysis and develops insights and recommendations that are actionable in alignment with project/program goals.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborates in the management of sourcing category initiatives end-to-end. Identifies areas of opportunity through analyses of industries and supply markets, cost models for products and services, supplier category spend, and the performance of key suppliers in the market.
• Works with suppliers to create value/savings and mitigate risk.
• Incorporates market leading processes and practices to mitigate risk, drive innovation, and maximize overall value for assigned sourcing categories and portfolios.
• Identifies, develops and implements demand management and cost reduction opportunities, optimizes sourcing strategies, identifies and mitigates supplier risk, and negotiates effective controls all through the supplier engagement process.
• Prepares project plans and keeps key stakeholders informed of the process and progress.
• Manages multiple programs/projects simultaneously and resolves conflicting priorities and objectives.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Uses performance measures to monitor and track performance, and address any issues.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of leading procurement practices and promotes adoption of procurement standards.
• Continuously upgrades knowledge on event and sourcing methodologies with a specific focus on strategic category development.
• Effectively communicates key messages/recommendations/results to all managerial levels.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant strategic sourcing, supply chain, and/or procurement work experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in most areas of sourcing.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing/procurement processes, procedures and controls.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant risk and regulatory requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing in Financial Services or Technology industries.
• In-depth knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices, and standards across the project lifecycle.
• In-depth Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills.
• In-depth negotiation knowledge, skill, and ability.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement systems and applications.
• Financial Services, Financial or Cost Management experience.
• Knowledge of the group/business environment and processes and procedures.
• Experience in compiling, synthesizing, and drawing insights from a variety of research sources.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks including identifying, quantifying and prioritizing risks.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth collaboration and team skills.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth influence skills.
• In-depth data-driven decision-making skills.

Salary

$74,800.00 - $138,600.00

Pay Type

Salaried

Company Overview

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.

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.

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.