Director, Vendor Management Office
At a glance
Highlights
- Leadership of dedicated vendor management team
- Oversight of bank-wide third‑party risk programs
- Strategic influence on procurement and sourcing initiatives
Why this role might suit you
The role offers senior leadership of a bank‑wide vendor management office, shaping risk, contract and supplier strategies while collaborating across procurement, sourcing and executive stakeholders.
Skills
About the role
Application Deadline:
04/30/2026
Address: 100 King Street West
Job Family Group:
Procurement
The Director, Vendor Management Office (VMO) leads a dedicated team of supplier managers and senior supplier managers who are responsible for overseeing hundreds of vendors supporting People, Culture and Brand. The VMO is accountable for third party risk activities, including managing robust third party risk programs for vendors, planning and executing renewal strategies, RFPs, and Market Assessments in close collaboration with Sourcing, Vendor Relationship Managers and Accountable Executives, as well as ensuring effective contract management. This role demands exceptional relationship management, negotiation, and leadership skills, coupled with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and building a VMO office with rigorous controls that align with the bank’s directives for vendor management.
The Director develops, promotes, maintains and manages an assigned business/group vendor management program for the management of partnerships with suppliers/service providers that improve productivity, service delivery and quality. Performs periodic reviews, analyzing program outcomes, providing insights and making recommendations for enhancement and changes as required. Ensures the effective and efficient execution of all program components, including ensuring change management & communications are in place for any enhancements / changes and mitigating any risk. Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
Attracts, retains, and enables the car
Compensation
This Other role pays $111k-$193k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in Canada.
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