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Category Management Leader

2 months ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CN Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Management Leader to join our team at CN. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of innovative category management strategies that deliver sustainable enterprise value.

Main Responsibilities
  • Establish management objectives and strategies, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, inventory strategies as well as supplier management strategies
  • Oversee demand planning and forecasting activities relevant to the category
  • Lead the spend analysis and segmentation of categories based considering demand, organization, and market changes
  • Lead Category Analysts in the development and implementation of category management strategies (e.g., sourcing processes, evaluation, negotiation), while measuring and reporting these activities
  • Monitor supplier performance while handling 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. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent 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.

RequirementsExperience

Strategic Procurement or Supply Chain Operations

· Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain operations

o Experience in locomotives, parts and locomotive maintenance category*

*Any experience for these above would be considered as 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)*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as 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

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

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

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