Senior Advisor, Information and Operational Technology, Procurement and Supply Chain Expert
4 weeks ago
The Senior Advisor, Information and Operational Technology, Procurement and Supply Management (P&SM) is a key role that advises and supports the P&SM Information and Operational Technology (I&T/OT) team in strategic category procurement decisions, technology-related project procurement, and contract requirements. This position engages with Information and Technology (I&T) business management, internal customers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and apply market knowledge to advise and support the team with procurement processes.
Main ResponsibilitiesStrategic Decisions
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for I&T/OT procurement, with in-depth knowledge of P&SM procedures and CN's I&T function.
- Advise and support the team by applying knowledge and expertise to procurement and commercial elements of category procurement activity.
- Advise business management, internal customers, and stakeholders on the application of best practices and in line with the Procurement Policy.
- Support onboarding of new team members through job shadowing, targeted training sessions, and coaching.
Procurement Initiatives
- Conduct full procurement activity on selected key initiatives in collaboration with Category Managers, Category Analysts, or Contract Specialists.
- Lead negotiations of complex contracts with multiple vendors for CN corporate strategic programs and I&T/OT projects (master services and purchase agreements, license agreements, maintenance & support agreements, and statements of work).
- Ensure contractual protections are put in place to protect CN's interests and mitigate project risks (including data ownership, derivative data, intellectual property rights, and ownership).
- Participate actively in the definition of requirements, vendor analysis, RFX full process, negotiation strategy, and playbook, final recommendation, and award process.
- Contribute to reporting requirements and contract management activities.
Procurement and Supply Management, I&T Trends, and Market Knowledge
- Provide market intelligence, insight, and advice to assist in strategic procurement activity.
- Interact with key internal customers and management at different levels to stay current with priorities and business requirements and identify efficiencies.
- Be fully aware of I&T-related new topics and challenges (I&T Security, rapid expansion of cloud environments, and new technologies applied to business and operations).
- Provide coaching and support to Category Managers, Category Analysts, or Contract Specialists in performing their procurement activities.
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires occasional travel (20 to 40%) within Canada and the United States. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of procurement and/or relevant I&T experience.
- Experience in category management and contract management.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating technology contracts for major projects (from initial implementation to maintenance), including hardware, software licensing, and professional services.
- Experience or background in Information Technology or Operational Technology.
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Science, Finance, or Law.
Competencies
- Demonstrates agility and drives change.
- Knows the business and stays current on industry needs.
- Applies critical thinking.
- Collaborates with others and shares information.
- Seeks and values all perspectives.
- Sets direction and inspires others.
- Communicates with impact.
- Demonstrates active listening.
- Solves problems to create value.
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of I&T/OT procurement.
- Good understanding of technology landscape and suppliers.
- Negotiation skills.
- Communicate effectively at various levels.
- Ability to coach and mentor peers and business stakeholders on key concepts.
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