Strategic Sourcing Specialist

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada CP Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sourcing and Procurement Specialist to join our Mechanical Procurement team at CP. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately $500M in spend, ensuring the continuity of supply for all materials, assets, and services for the Mechanical department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing plans for a range of goods and services, contributing to the development of the Mechanical Procurement team.
  • Negotiate contracts for goods and/or services required by internal customers, ensuring the best possible outcomes for CP.
  • Develop contract agreements, incorporating results of negotiations and best business practices, to protect CP's interests.
  • Develop Business Cases providing the business reasons for the recommendation, ensuring alignment with CP's strategic objectives.
  • Oversee implementation and effective application of agreements for contract term, ensuring continuity of service and cost savings.
  • Develop Requests for Information, Proposals (RFI, RFP) as required, analyzing bids, information and proposals, and making recommendations.
  • Achieve Cost Savings Initiatives, Capital Budgets, and Continuity of Service, driving business growth and profitability.
  • Protect CP's interest through vendor negotiated and executed agreements and adherence to internal safety and security requirements.
  • Recommend long and short term sourcing strategies for reducing total ownership costs of goods and services based on economic, financial and market research and analysis of the supply base and demand variables.
  • Lead continuous improvement processes with internal customers and external suppliers, leading to reduced costs for CP.

Requirements

  • University degree (graduate preferred) in a discipline with substantial quantitative content such as supply chain management, economics, business/commerce, or equivalent.
  • At least 2 – 5 years' experience in the sourcing and procurement or related field, or strong business knowledge and negotiations experience in the sourcing Mechanical (Locomotive/Car) material and services.
  • Demonstrated overall business acumen, with strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft applications, with good working knowledge in Excel, and knowledge in SAP & ARIBA would be a strong asset.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communications skills, with excellent organizational skills and ability to work well in cross functional teams.
  • Strong focus on delivering to internal customer requirements, with knowledge of CP's business and experience in more than one functional area would be an asset.

What CP Has to Offer

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package.
  • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan.
  • Performance Incentive Program.
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy.
  • Part-time Studies Program.

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