Chemical Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Canadian National Railway Company Full time
Job Summary

As a Procurement Manager at Canadian National Railway Company, you will lead category management strategies to drive sustainable value and achieve cost reduction targets. You will oversee a team of procurement professionals, coordinate with other CN functions, and work closely with key suppliers to manage the category, optimize procurement planning, and recommend strategic priorities.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category management strategies, including sourcing processes, evaluation, and negotiation.
  • Execute category management objectives, strategies, KPI targets, and supplier management strategies.
  • Lead contract negotiations and support team members with their respective negotiations.
  • Coach and mentor team members to develop CN's employee talent pool.
  • Oversee planning relevant to the category.
  • Control supplier performance while managing key relationships.
  • Support the development of skills and execution of talent management plans.
  • Quantify, interpret, and make recommendations on proposals into clear decision criteria for customers' senior management teams.
Working Conditions

The incumbent is expected to work eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, with some overtime. Subject to change, CN currently offers the option to work from home two days per week (Wednesdays and Fridays).

Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible management in Procurement and Supply Chain.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business Technology Management, or Supply Chain and Operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of category management, contracting, and pricing models.
  • Ability to translate targets into purchasing opportunities and effectively communicate progress made.
  • Negotiation expert with strong knowledge of contract language and legislative requirements.
  • Experience evaluating and editing contract language and interactions with the Legal department.
  • Ability to coach team members and guide areas needing development.
  • Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organizing, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Aptitude for handling multi-dimensional, complex processes and/or projects with the ability to identify specific examples.
Technical Skills/Knowledge
  • Project and conflict management.
  • Understanding of category management, including spend analysis, demand planning, category strategy, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance management, and its linkage to the procure-to-pay function.
  • Strong understanding of relevant procurement policies, processes, and procedures, particularly as they relate to purchasing and expediting.
  • Strong judgment to distinguish between benefits, risks, constraints, and assumptions when reviewing sourcing strategies and contracts.
  • Good operational procurement skills and procurement process and systems expertise.
  • Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
  • General understanding of commercial and contract terms and conditions.
  • Any experience with RPA or ERP implementations.
  • Knowledge of relevant SAP/Ariba/eProcurement/Fieldglass modules.

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