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Senior Procurement Specialist - job post

Canadian National Railway
3.0 out of 5 stars
Montréal-Est, QC•Hybrid work
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Job details

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

Montréal-Est, QC•Hybrid work

Full job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Category Manager, Procurement and Supply Management (P&SM) of the locomotive’s category cluster, the Senior Procurement Specialist will support the development, analysis and execution of innovative procurement strategies that deliver sustainable enterprise value including achievement of cost reduction targets. The Senior Procurement Specialist will also monitor the delivery of key contracts, capture of financial savings through negotiation of contract terms, conditions and monitoring of supplier performance.

In addition, the Senior Category Analyst, Procurement and Supply Management will work with Category Manager to analyze and present data during the baseline, strategize and deliver phases of the category management process, and develop sourcing project plan, prepare procurement process documentation and manage the event through to evaluation and final recommendation.

Main Responsibilities

Procurement Management

· Interact with internal stakeholders, understand their needs and promote value creation

· Conduct data analytics during different stages of the sourcing process

· Develop the procurement category strategy and supplier market knowledge as it relates to locomotive parts and services

· Build and manage the RFx process evaluate supplier responses and prepare business cases to submit for management approval

· Negotiate contracts with suppliers (commercial and legal clauses)

· Lead contracts, supplier relationships and supplier performance

· Collaborate with Buyers to ensure all rates and agreements are appropriately administered in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process (i.e., System, Applications and Products (SAP), Ariba, Fieldglass, etc.)

· Ensure that all internal requirements in terms of compliance to procurement policy are met and addressed

· Participate and support department-wide projects when required

Working Conditions

This position is located in Montreal, Quebec Headquarters and the reporting structure is to P&SM in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN’s hybrid work model. The role requires travel within North America and abroad.

Requirements

Experience

Procurement

· Between 4 to 5 years of experience in a similar role

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or equivalent

Competencies

· Negotiations – Able to conduct complex negotiations, seeks and value all perspectives. Able to recommend and present negotiation strategy to CN executives when required

· Familiarity with the rail & locomotive industry, locomotive technology (HW/SW) and current on industry trends and business needs

· Applies critical thinking

· Understands and displays a customer centric mind-set to adopt to the customer’s requirements

· Demonstrates active listening

· Solves problems to create value

· Communicates with impact

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· In depth knowledge of contract and program management

· Able to adapt, manage and perform under pressure with shifting priorities.

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Extensive knowledge and ability to understand complex contractual Terms and Conditions, Statement of Works (SOW), MOU, LOI types of agreements

· Extensive knowledge of contractual financial aspects such as NPV, TCO, CPI/PPI, etc.

· Ability to drive innovative analysis to understand the market trends, cost drivers, suppliers and best practices

· Strong technical skills related to data tools and presentation of data

· Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices

· Knowledge of P2P

· Knowledge of supplier performance principles

· Basic knowledge of Incoterms, Customs and documentation required for delivery within North America and international imports

· Knowledge of commercial aspects of product and service categories

· Knowledge of rail transportation or logistic industry*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset



About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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