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 is responsible for providing strategic guidance and support to the Procurement and Supply Management team in the area of Information and Technology. This includes advising on procurement decisions, technology-related project procurement, and contract requirements. The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills to engage with internal customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide effective solutions.
Main ResponsibilitiesStrategic Decisions
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for I&T/OT procurement, with a deep understanding of P&SM procedures and CN's I&T function.
Advise and support the team in applying knowledge and expertise to procurement and commercial elements of category procurement activity.
Provide guidance to business management, internal customers, and stakeholders on the application of best practices and Procurement Policy.
Support the 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.
Ensure contractual protections are in place to protect CN's interests and mitigate project risks.
Participate actively in the definition of requirements, vendor analysis, RFX full process, negotiation strategy, and playbook.
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 support strategic procurement activity.
Interact with key internal customers and management at different levels to stay current with priorities and business requirements.
Be aware of I&T-related new topics and challenges, including I&T Security, 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
Business and I&T
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, 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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