Job Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement Operations, the Procurement Manager will oversee and execute the Procurement Team's operations. The role is accountable for planning, scheduling and prioritizing activities related to procuring materials and services in accordance with strategies, P&SM policies and all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership to a team of Procurement Agents blending operational excellence, procurement best practices, and customer service skills to meet service levels
• Ensure procured materials and services are obtained cost effectively to meet business unit's requirements in accordance with category strategies, including facilitating resolution of technical issues
• Providing guidance for and issuance of any sourcing events necessary, from requirements gathering through negotiation and purchase
• Delivering solutions to any logistics problems while maintaining a high quality of service
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities, facilitating cost savings, and improved processes and / or enhanced services to the Business Units
• Work with stakeholders, both within and outside of P&SM to evaluate and resolve temporary or chronic issues and in process efficiency
• Be accountable for establishing a culture of operations excellence through processes, reporting, and behaviours including supporting the implementation of new technology and processes
• Work with Legal on contracts to ensure CN is protected
• Coach and mentor staff for long term development and career growth

Skills/Functional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of relevant procurement policies, processes and procedures, in particular as they relate to purchasing and expediting
• Ability to drive employee engagement in the planning and execution of purchasing activities, which are measured using key performance indicators
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders to deliver purchasing and expediting operations effectively
• 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 communication skills for negotiating, conflict resolution and influencing business units and key suppliers
• Strong judgment to distinguish between benefits, risks, constraints and assumptions when reviewing sourcing strategies and contracts
• The ability to allocate time and resources effectively under critical time constraints to meet procurement, business, financial, and administrative needs
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in SAP, Ariba and Fieldglass is an asset

Education/Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain/Operations is preferred; post-graduate degree is considered as asset
• Minimum of 5 years' progressively responsible management experience in Procurement & Supply Chain or an asset intensive organization
• Experience with procure-to-pay processes, for both materials and services, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, purchasing, and expediting
• Strong awareness of the industry and market as it relates to the technical components of procurement

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.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.