Manager, Category

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CN Full time

**Job Summary:** Manager, Category responsible for leading category management strategies to deliver sustainable enterprise value, including cost reduction targets, through cross-functional team leadership and supplier management.

At CN, we're looking for a seasoned professional to lead our category management efforts. As a Manager, Category, you'll be responsible for developing and executing innovative strategies that drive sustainable enterprise value, including cost reduction targets. You'll lead cross-functional teams, including business unit leadership and other CN functions, to develop category strategies, drive successful category management, and optimize procurement planning.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Establish management objectives and strategies, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, inventory strategies, and supplier management strategies.
  • Oversee demand planning and forecasting activities relevant to the category.
  • Lead the spend analysis and segmentation of categories based on demand, organization, and market changes.
  • Lead Category Analysts in the development and implementation of category management strategies, including sourcing processes, evaluation, and negotiation.
  • Monitor supplier performance and handle key relationships.
  • Establish best-in-class contract management principles and compliance management practices.
  • Identify opportunities to gain business and executive commitment through the development and presentation of business cases.
  • Support the development of skills and execution of talent management plans.
Working Conditions:

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. You must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, stress, and work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and mandates. The role requires 10% travel within North America.

Requirements: Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain operations.
  • Experience in locomotives, parts, and locomotive maintenance category is an asset.
Education/Certification/Designation:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management, or related degree.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an asset.
Competencies:
  • Demonstrates agility and drives change.
  • Sets direction and inspires others.
  • Communicates with impact.
  • Knows the business and stays current on industry needs.
  • Collaborates with others and shares information.
  • Develops self and others.
  • Delegates and empowers others to create accountability.
Technical Skills/Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership and Net Present Value concepts.
  • Complete understanding of category management, contracting, and pricing models.
  • Advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
  • Knowledge of CN's procurement policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of affiliate rules and regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of relevant supply market structure and value levers.
  • Knowledge of the basic commercial aspects of the product and service categories.
  • Knowledge of the rail transportation or logistic industry.
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.

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