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Job Summary

The Senior Specialist, Procurement supports the development, analysis and execution of innovative procurement strategies that deliver sustainable enterprise value including achievement of cost reduction targets. The role monitors the delivery of key contracts, capture of financial savings through negotiation of contract terms, conditions and monitoring of supplier performance. In addition, the incumbent works with the 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 lead the event through to evaluation and final recommendation.

Main Responsibilities

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 handle the RFx process to evaluate supplier responses and prepare business cases to submit for management approval

Negotiate contracts with suppliers (e.g., 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)

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

Participate and support department-wide projects

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) within North America and abroad. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress with shifting priorities.

Requirements
Experience

Procurement

Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role

Education/Certification/Designation

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

Competencies

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Applies critical thinking

Demonstrates active listening

Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

Communicates with impact

Collaborates with others and shares information

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Sets direction and inspires others

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of complex contractual Terms and Conditions, Statement of Works (SOW), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Letter of Intent (LOI) types of agreements

Knowledge of contractual financial aspects such as Net Present Value (NPV), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)

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, P2P and 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 world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.