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Strategy roles with H-2A visa sponsorship place you in agricultural operations managing seasonal production cycles, resource allocation, and workforce coordination. Employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or prevailing wage, and demonstrate a domestic labor shortage before your position can be filled.
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Application Deadline:
04/02/2026
Address:
320 S Canal Street
Job Family Group:
Procurement
Works with stakeholders to develop and implement innovative sourcing and demand management strategies to achieve business and cost management objectives, minimize risk associated with BMO’s supplier spend, and ensure robust supplier relationships. This includes directly negotiating with suppliers, providing effective challenge where appropriate to secure optimal outcomes, and overseeing contract management to ensure compliance and value delivery.
- 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. Includes 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 conduct 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.
- Gather industry knowledge and communicate market trends affecting the assigned spend categories pro-actively to internal stakeholder.
- 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. Includes 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.
- Work with suppliers to create value/savings and mitigate risk.
- Incorporates market leading process and practices, to mitigate risk, to drive innovation and to 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 keep key stakeholders informed of the process and progress.
- Manage multiple programs/projects simultaneously and resolve 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 promote adoption of procurement standards.
- Continuously upgrade knowledge on event and sourcing methodologies with a specific focus on strategic category development.
- Effectively communicate 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.
- Knowledge of direct 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 – In-depth.
- Negotiation knowledge, skill and ability – In-depth.
- 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.
- Interpersonal and organizational skills - In-depth
- Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
- Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
- Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
- Influence skills - In-depth.
- Data driven decision making - In-depth.
Salary:
$81,400.00 - $151,800.00
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 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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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.
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Verify your role qualifies as seasonal
H-2A visa only covers temporary or seasonal agricultural work, so confirm your strategy role is tied to a defined growing or harvest cycle. A year-round administrative position won't qualify, but a seasonal planning role tied to planting or harvest operations will.
Pull the AEWR for your target state
Before accepting any offer, look up the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state where you'll work using the OFLC Wage Search. If the offered wage falls below that rate, DOL will reject the employer's H-2A application before it reaches you.
Search H-2A employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by agricultural employers with active H-2A filing history on Migrate Mate. This saves you from cold-applying to operations that have never sponsored the visa or that sponsor only field labor, not strategy or planning roles.
Confirm housing is included before signing
H-2A employers are legally required to provide free housing for the duration of your authorized stay. Get written confirmation of housing type and location in your job offer, not just a verbal assurance, before your employer submits the ETA-9142A to DOL.
Document your agricultural planning credentials now
Gather evidence of your background in crop planning, production scheduling, or agribusiness strategy before your employer files. DOL scrutinizes whether strategy roles genuinely require your specific qualifications, so a clear credential record speeds the prevailing wage determination step.
Understand the recruitment attestation your employer must complete
Before USCIS approves an H-2A petition, the employer must certify to DOL that no qualified U.S. workers were available. If a domestic worker applies during the mandatory recruitment window, your position could be rescinded even after a verbal offer is extended.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Strategy jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Strategy roles at agricultural employers with active H-2A filing history. Standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you can't distinguish H-2A-eligible positions from roles that don't qualify. Searching by employer filing history on Migrate Mate gets you to verified sponsoring operations without wading through listings that won't lead to a petition.
What housing and transportation must an H-2A employer provide for a Strategy role?
Your employer must provide free, DOL-approved housing for the entire period of your H-2A authorization and cover inbound transportation costs once you complete fifty percent of the contract period. For Strategy roles based at a central operation, housing is typically on-site or nearby. The employer is also required to reimburse your return transportation if you complete the full contract term.
Does my Strategy role need to be seasonal to qualify for H-2A?
Yes. H-2A is restricted to temporary or seasonal agricultural positions, so your Strategy role must be tied to a defined agricultural cycle, such as a planting, growing, or harvest season, rather than a permanent, year-round business function. Employers document this when they file the job order with DOL. A strategy role that spans the full calendar year without a clear seasonal peak will not satisfy the temporary-need requirement.
Can my employer extend my H-2A status if the season runs longer than expected?
Yes, extensions are possible but must be filed before your current authorized stay expires. USCIS allows H-2A extensions in increments tied to the continuing temporary need, up to a three-year cumulative maximum. After reaching three years, you must depart the United States for an uninterrupted period of at least three months before becoming eligible for a new H-2A petition.
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