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Procurement Specialist, Category Management and Supply Chain Optimization

2 months ago


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Job Summary

The Procurement Analyst plays a critical role in driving value creation through innovative procurement strategies at CN. This position is responsible for conducting all procurement activities necessary to deliver value on their category.

Main Responsibilities
  • Interact with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and promote value creation
  • Conduct data analytics during different stages of the sourcing process
  • Develop category strategy and supplier market knowledge
  • Build and run Request for Proposals, evaluate supplier responses, and prepare business cases for management approval
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers, including commercial and legal clauses
  • Lead contracts, supplier relationships, and supplier performance
  • Work with Buyers to ensure all rates and agreements are appropriately administered in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policy and address any internal requirements
  • Participate and support department-wide projects as required
Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%).

RequirementsExperience

Between 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role

Education/Certification/Designation

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

Competencies
  • Demonstrates active listening
  • Solves problems to create value
  • Communicates with impact
  • Collaborates with others and shares information
  • Seeks and values all perspectives
  • Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
  • Applies critical thinking
  • Demonstrates agility and drives change
Technical Skills/Knowledge
  • Strong technical skills related to data tools and presentation of data
  • Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices
  • Knowledge of P2P
  • Knowledge of contract structure, terms, and conditions, and supplier performance principles
  • Basic knowledge of Incoterms, Customs, and documentation required for international imports
  • Basic knowledge of commercial aspects of product and service categories
  • Knowledge of rail transportation or logistic industry