Category Manager

4 hours ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to lead our procurement efforts and drive sustainable value to our organization. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category management strategies that align with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead category management strategies to achieve cost reduction targets and drive sustainable value
  • Manage a team of procurement professionals to support various business units and coordinate with other CN functions
  • Develop and execute category management objectives, strategies, and KPI targets
  • Oversee planning relevant to the category and control supplier performance
  • Support the development of skills and execution of talent management plans
  • Quantify, interpret, and make recommendations on proposals for senior management teams
  • Work closely with business partners to develop clear mandates and ensure execution and compliance
  • Interpret contracts and provide support to agreements, contract change control, and record keeping
Requirements
  • Minimum five years of progressively responsible management in Procurement and Supply Chain or an asset-intensive organization
  • Experience with procure-to-pay processes, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, purchasing, and expediting
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business Technology Management, or Supply Chain and Operations
  • Post-Graduate Degree (asset)
  • At least 10 years of experience in construction contracting, civil engineering, or other relevant experience
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related degree (preferred)
  • 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 Legal department
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders to balance needs and achieve objectives
  • Ability to coach Category Analysts 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
  • Responsible for interpreting contracts and first-line dispute resolution on agreements, contract change control, and record keeping
  • Ongoing contract management
Technical Skills/Knowledge
  • Project and conflict management
  • Negotiation skills
  • 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, in particular 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. Beginner to intermediate in any coding language
  • Understanding and use of RFQ and RFI processes methods of ordering and payment and market dynamics
  • Understanding business unit requirements in the requisition and evaluate its completeness for PO/RO creation
  • General understanding of commercial and contract terms and conditions
  • Any experience with RPA or ERP implementations
  • Knowledge of relevant SAP/Ariba/eProcurement/Fieldglass modules
About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.

As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability, and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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