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Job Summary

The Senior Specialist, Procurement - Procurement and Supply Management is responsible for leading the development, analysis and execution of innovative procurement strategies that drive sustainable enterprise value and support the achievement of key organizational objectives. The position handles the delivery of supplier contracts, reports financial benefits achieved through contract negotiations, and monitors supplier performance to ensure compliance. In addition, the incumbent works with the Manager, Category to analyze and present data throughout all phases of the category management process, develops sourcing project plans, prepares procurement process documentation, and leads sourcing events through to evaluation and final recommendation. The position specifically manages a vendor base responsible for delivering essential services related to employee transportation and accommodation, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Moreover, the incumbent is accountable for ensuring adherence to the CN Procurement Policy and obtaining the necessary approvals throughout the procurement process, as required.

Main Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements for development and execution of Category Management sourcing (RFx) strategies

Evaluate proposals, analyzing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and formalizing a final recommendation

Integrate Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Risk Management strategies within the day-to-day procurement processes to uphold CN's commitment to safety and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance

Oversee supplier contracts and relationships such as monitoring supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), contractual obligations, invoice and payment management, as well as identifying continuous improvement opportunities

Develop, maintain and enhance CN's approach to the supply market

Create or revise Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) Purchase Orders (PO) as per business unit requirements

Ensure all commercial terms related to pricing are appropriately administered in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process

Report cost benefits against the function's objectives

Coach business unit contract owners to drive performance, optimization, and compliance of contracts

Ensure continuous operations and maintain service resiliency across the CN network

Ensure adherence to CN's Procurement Policy throughout all stages of the procurement process

Participate and support department-wide initiatives

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in a hybrid working model. The role requires being available on-call to respond to operational emergencies. The role requires minimal travel (up to 10%) within North America. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements
Experience

Analysis

Between 4 to 5 years of experience in an Analyst or similar role

o Experience in a role supporting railroad operations

o Experience in the hospitality or ground transportation industry

Any experience for these above would be considered an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

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

Competencies

Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

Demonstrates active listening

Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

Collaborates with others and shares information

Seeks and values all perspectives

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Innovates

Applies critical thinking

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of contract structure, terms and conditions and supplier performance principles

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

Ability to drive innovative analyses to understand market drivers, identify emerging trends, and evaluate regulatory changes that could impact the business

Strong technical skills related to data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and presentation of data

Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing principles

Basic understanding of commercial aspects of product and service categories

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

Understanding of railroad operations or transportation industry

Experience with SAP ECC, SAP Ariba, or similar systems

Any knowledge for these above would be considered 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 an 18,800-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 reach out to our team at .

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CN is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.