Application Deadline: 11/13/2026. Address: 250 Yonge Street. Job Family Group: Procurement.

Who We Are

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.

Who You Are

You communicate clearly, both in conversation and in writing. You are curious, adaptable and comfortable working through ambiguity. You build relationships easily and enjoy solving business problems with others. You are organized, analytical and able to manage several priorities at once. You take ownership, exercise sound judgment and know when to engage others for guidance. You have a growth mindset and are motivated to deepen your strategic sourcing and HR category knowledge. You use data and research to form a point of view and make practical recommendations.

Business Partnership & Advisory

Build relationships with HR stakeholders and develop an understanding of their business needs, priorities and expectations. Provide practical sourcing advice and guidance, translating business requirements into clear sourcing approaches and recommendations. Communicate recommendations, decisions, risks and results clearly to stakeholders and leaders. Support the planning and implementation of sourcing and operational initiatives across the HR portfolio.

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

Manage sourcing initiatives across the lifecycle with moderate independence, including RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, contract support, negotiations and renewals. Work with stakeholders and category leaders to identify sourcing opportunities and develop supplier selection approaches and negotiation strategies. Conduct market assessments,



supplier research and spend analysis to identify opportunities, preferred suppliers and relevant market trends. Develop project plans, maintain accurate and current project reporting, and keep key stakeholders informed of progress, decisions and issues. Manage multiple sourcing projects at the same time, balancing competing priorities and resolving issues within established guidelines. Apply disciplined procurement methodologies, systems and policies throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

Supplier Value & Risk

Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to create value, identify savings, improve commercial outcomes and support innovation. Incorporate applicable Supplier Risk requirements into sourcing activities, including considerations related to employee data privacy, information security and service continuity for HR services and solutions. Support due diligence and contract development in collaboration with Legal, Risk, Privacy, Information Security and other control partners, as required. Use market knowledge and supplier insights to inform recommendations and strengthen commercial decisions.

Data-Driven Insights & Continuous Improvement

Conduct analysis and develop business cases, insights and recommendations aligned with project and category objectives. Use Excel, sourcing systems, reports and dashboards to track project progress, pipeline, performance measures and opportunities.



Synthesize information from multiple sources and turn it into explicit, actionable recommendations. Stay current on procurement practices, sourcing methodologies and HR supply-market trends. Bring a continuous-improvement mindset by identifying better ways to work, strengthening sourcing practices and supporting change initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

3-6 years of relevant experience in sourcing and related roles (incl. supply chain, vendor management, contract negotiation, procurement, etc.) and/or HR roles with experience working with external vendors, with a post‑secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. HR category or HR services sourcing experience, including recruitment, learning and development, compensation and benefits, or HR technology, is an asset. Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, influence, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Comfort using data to make recommendations and working with moderate independence on sourcing projects, while seeking guidance when needed. Experience managing initiatives, including projects such as competitive events and supplier contract negotiations. Proficiency in negotiation, opportunity analysis, contract support and project delivery. Excel and spreadsheet analysis skills, with the ability to synthesize data and draw actionable insights. Financial services, financial management or cost management is an asset.

Salary:
$55,500.00
- $120,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried. 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 co

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