Senior Procurement Specialist
3 days ago
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. 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.
Procurement Management
· 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
· 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
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. Procurement
· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or equivalent
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
· In depth knowledge of contract and program management
· Able to adapt, manage and perform under pressure with shifting priorities.
· Technical Skills/Knowledge
· 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 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
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. 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.
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. As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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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