Strategic Procurement Operations Leader

BMO Harris Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

BMO Harris Bank is seeking a Sr. Manager, Procurement Operations & Strategy in Chicago. You will lead procurement programs, drive operational excellence, and ensure governance and risk controls across the function, partnering with stakeholders and external teams to maximize efficiency and accountability.

Responsibilities include strategic initiatives, program management, and performance reporting to enable data-driven decisions and strong regulatory compliance in a complex enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of procurement processes, governance, and risk management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of procurement programs and operational processes.
• Oversee supplier payment operations and related workflows.
• Provide strategic input to procurement leadership and translate priorities into executable plans.
• Coordinate governance, audit, and reporting activities across Procurement.

Skills

Procurement Operations

Strategic Planning

Governance & Risk

Analytics & Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

BMO Harris Bank is seeking a Sr. Manager, Procurement Operations & Strategy in Chicago. You will lead procurement programs, drive operational excellence, and ensure governance and risk controls across the function, partnering with stakeholders and external teams to maximize efficiency and accountability.

Responsibilities include strategic initiatives, program management, and performance reporting to enable data-driven decisions and strong regulatory compliance in a complex enterprise environment.