Senior Advisor, Information and Operational Technology, Procurement and Supply Chain Expert

8 hours ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CN Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Advisor, Information and Operational Technology, Procurement and Supply Management is responsible for providing strategic guidance and support to the P&SM Information and Operational Technology (I&T/OT) team in procurement decisions, technology-related project procurement, and contract requirements. This role requires collaboration with business management, internal customers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and apply market knowledge to advise and support the team with procurement processes.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Decisions

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for I&T/OT procurement, possessing 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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