Senior Procurement Analyst

at  CN

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
The Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for supporting the development, analysis and execution of innovative procurement strategies that deliver sustainable enterprise value including achievement of cost reduction targets for Intermodal Terminal services, Transportation services and Automotive. The incumbent monitors the delivery of key contracts, capture of financial savings through negotiation of contract terms, conditions and monitoring of supplier performance. In addition, the role works with Manager, Category to analyze and present data during the baseline, strategize and deliver phases of the category management process, and develop sourcing project plan, prepare procurement process documentation and handle the event through to evaluation and final recommendation.

Main Responsibilities

• Interact with internal stakeholders, understand their needs and promote value creation
• Conduct data analytics during different stages of the sourcing process
• Develop the procurement category strategy and supplier market knowledge as it relates to terminal services, automotive and transportation services
• Build and handle the Request for extension (RFx) process, evaluate supplier responses, and prepare business cases to submit for management approval
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers (e.g., commercial and legal clauses)
• Lead contracts, supplier relationships and supplier performance
• Collaborate with buyers to ensure all rates and agreements are appropriately administered in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process (i.e., System, Applications and Products (SAP), Ariba, Fieldglass)
• Ensure that all internal requirements in terms of compliance to procurement policy are met and addressed

Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. The role is eligible to participate in CN’s hybrid work policy. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) within North America.
Requirements
Experience

Procurement Analysis

• Between 4 to 5 years experience in a similar role

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Law or equivalent

Competencies

• Demonstrates active listening
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Applies critical thinking
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and ability to understand complex contractual Terms and Conditions, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Consulting Service Agreements (CSAs), or Statement of Works (SOW)
• Extensive knowledge of contractual financial aspects such as Net Present Value (NPV), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Consumer Price Index (CPI)/ Producer Price Index (PPI)
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices
• Knowledge of Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
• Knowledge of supplier performance principles
• Knowledge of commercial aspects of product and service categories
• Knowledge of rail transportation or logistic industry*
• Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. 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

• Interact with internal stakeholders, understand their needs and promote value creation
• Conduct data analytics during different stages of the sourcing process
• Develop the procurement category strategy and supplier market knowledge as it relates to terminal services, automotive and transportation services
• Build and handle the Request for extension (RFx) process, evaluate supplier responses, and prepare business cases to submit for management approval
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers (e.g., commercial and legal clauses)
• Lead contracts, supplier relationships and supplier performance
• Collaborate with buyers to ensure all rates and agreements are appropriately administered in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process (i.e., System, Applications and Products (SAP), Ariba, Fieldglass)
• Ensure that all internal requirements in terms of compliance to procurement policy are met and addresse