Category Analyst, Information and Operational

5 months ago


Montréal, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. 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. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary

The Category Analyst, Information and Operational Technology is responsible for supporting the Category Manager in the development and implementation of the procurement strategy for large complex corporate programs and complex multi-category Information and Technology (I&T) and Operational Technology (OT) projects. The role effectively handles the entire sourcing and contractual lifecycle from strategizing to drafting. Furthermore, the role prepares, reviews and negotiates various technologies commercial and contractual agreements in line with the CN Procurement Policy and standard terms and conditions. The Category Analystwill also monitor the delivery of key contracts, capture of financial savings through negotiation of contract terms, conditions and monitoring of supplier performance.

Main Responsibilities

Contract Negotiations
- Lead negotiations of contracts with a multitude of vendors for CN corporate strategic programs and operational technology projects
- Supports the Category Manager with analytics and elaboration of strategy for the category
- Drive all activities leading to contract execution including drafting and redlining contracts as well as liaise with the suppliers, internal stakeholders and CN Legal
- Negotiate specific elements such as data ownership, derivative data, and intellectual property rights and ownership
- Negotiate Master Terms and Conditions with new suppliers (commercial and legal clauses)
- Negotiate cloud-based solution agreements and Software as a Service agreements
- Negotiate risk-sharing and benefit-sharing types of commercial frameworks
- Ensure contractual protections are put in place to protect CN’s interests and mitigate project risks
- Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities based on a solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts
- Act as a single point of contact with the business units for gathering, understanding, and translating business requirements into contracts
- Ensure clear and frequent communication between peers and other departments ensuring updates on status and action plans to achieve requirements within project timing and constraints

Sourcing
- Propose and execute procurement strategy and sourcing efforts to secure the most optimal solution that supports the business while minimizing total cost of ownership
- Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the company to strategically handle spend and the supply base for the assigned categories
- Act as a procurement Subject Matter Expert (SME) in consulting with the business on procurement strategies, processes, policies, and best practices
- Resolve and handle risks to supply proactively and take preventative actions to mitigate risks
- Perform market analysis and provide business appropriate recommendations for category spend based on this analysis
- Ensure compliance with CN Procurement Policy and Delegation of Authority
- Complete sourcing processes comprised of initial exploratory sessions and discovery sessions for defining complex technology requirements

Contract Lifecycle Management
- Handle the contract management lifecycle process and day-to-day contract administration
- Use tools effectively in processes and methodologies linked to contract management
- Act as the SME for any contract-related matters pertaining to the assigned vendors
- Identify and report key performance metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement of suppliers
- Lead complex governance frameworks with our internal stakeholders and suppliers on critical, large-scale, and complex technology projects

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, and stress.

**Requirements**:
Experience

Contracts
- Minimum 3-5years relevant work experience
- Experience in planning, sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and supplier management
- Experience in drafting and negotiating technology contracts for major projects including hardware, software licensing and professional services
- Experience or background in I&T or OT*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Law, a related f



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