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Job Summary

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for conducting all procurement activities necessary to deliver value on their category. The role supports the development, analysis and execution of innovative procurement strategies delivering sustainable enterprise value. The role also executes the delivery of key contracts, capturing the financial savings through negotiation of contract terms and conditions and monitoring of supplier performance.

Main Responsibilities
Procurement Management

• Interact with internal stakeholders, understand their needs and promote value creation
• Conduct data analytics during different stages of the sourcing process
• Develop category strategy and supplier market knowledge
• Build and run Request for Proposals, evaluate supplier responses and prepare business cases to submit for management approval
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers (i.e., commercial and legal clauses)
• Lead contracts, supplier relationships and supplier performance
• Work with Buyers to ensure all rates and agreements are appropriately administered in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process (i.e., Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Ariba, Fieldglass, etc.)
• Ensure that all internal requirements in terms of compliance to procurement policy are met and addressed
• Participate and support department-wide projects when required

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires minimal (up to 20%) travel.

Requirements
Experience

Procurement

• Between 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role

Education/Certification/Designation

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

Competencies

• Demonstrates active listening
• Solves problems to create value
• Communicates with impact
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Seeks and values all perspectives
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
• Applies critical thinking
• Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Strong technical skills related to data tools and presentation of data
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices
• Knowledge of P2P
• Knowledge of contract structure, terms and conditions and supplier performance principles
• Basic knowledge of Incoterms, Customs and documentation required for international imports
• Basic Knowledge of commercial aspects of product and service categories
• Knowledge of rail transportation or logistic industry*
• Any knowledge for any of the 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.