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Specialist Sr Procurement Category - Specialized services and Multimodal

Canadian National Railway -
Montréal, QC

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Job details

3 days ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
Sourcing
Procurement
Engineering
English
Presentation skills
Bachelor's
Business
Supply Chain Management
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full 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 Category Manager, Procurement and Supply Management (P&SM) of Specialized Services & Multimodal, the Senior Procurement Specialist will support the development, analysis and execution of innovative procurement strategies that deliver sustainable enterprise value including achievement of cost reduction targets. The Senior Procurement Specialist will also monitor the delivery of key contracts, capture of financial savings through negotiation of contract terms, conditions and monitoring of supplier performance.

The role manages key contracts, negotiates terms and conditions to deliver financial, and ensures ongoing supplier performance management. It also supports strategic sourcing initiatives in collaboration with the Category Manager, including developing sourcing project plans, preparing procurement documentation and managing RFx processes through to evaluation, negotiation and final recommendation.

The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with the Company’s Engineering requirements and service needs. The position demands strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to independently manage projects, ensure milestone achievement, and support critical initiatives. The Senior Procurement Specialist has a direct impact on the organization’s bottom line by improving cost efficiency, service levels, and safety outcomes, while influencing decision-making processes. This position requires strong communication skills due to frequent interactions with stakeholders, both internal and external, including collaboration with internal clients and suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

Interact with internal stakeholders, understand their needs and promote value creation, ensure alignment with procurement processes and strategies.

Conduct data analytics during different stages of the sourcing process to inform decision-making and drive cost efficiencies.

Develop the procurement category strategy and supplier market knowledge as it relates to Environmental Services, Automotive, Docks and Multimodal portfolios.

Maintain strong market intelligence and stay current on industry trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers.

Build and handle the RFx process, evaluate supplier responses and prepare business cases to submit for management approval, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Negotiate contracts with suppliers, including commercial and legal clauses, to secure favorable agreements.

Lead contract management, supplier relationships and supplier performance to ensure supplier compliance and optimal service delivery.

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 organizational requirements in terms of compliance to procurement policy are met and addressed.

Participate and support department-wide projects when required, contributing to cross-functional initiatives.

Working Conditions

This position is located in Montreal, Quebec Headquarters and the reporting structure is to P&SM in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN’s hybrid work model. The role requires travel within North America and abroad. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a high‑impact, deadline‑driven environment, demonstrating strong resilience, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement and supply management roles.

Education/Certification/Designation

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

Competencies

Negotiation skills: able to conduct complex negotiations, seeks and value all perspectives. Able to recommend and present negotiation strategy to CN executives when required.

Brings strong curiosity and a proactive mindset to understand the business and remain up to date on evolving industry requirements

Analytical, critical thinking and detailed-oriented

Understands and displays a customer centric mind-set to adopt to the customer’s requirements

Demonstrates active listening

Solves problems to create value

Communicates with impact

Collaborates with others and shares information

Able to adapt, manage and perform under pressure with shifting priorities

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Extensive knowledge and ability to understand complex contractual Terms and Conditions, Statement of Works (SOW), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and Letter of Intent (LOI) types of agreements

Knowledge of contractual financial aspects such as Net Present Value (NPV), Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Producer Price Index (PPI)

Ability to drive innovative analysis to understand the market trends, cost drivers, suppliers and best practices

Strong technical skills related to data tools and presentation of data

Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices

Knowledge of Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes

Knowledge of supplier performance principles

Basic knowledge of Incoterms, Customs and documentation required for delivery within North America and international imports

Knowledge of commercial aspects of product and service categories

Knowledge of rail transportation or logistic industry*

Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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 often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet 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 get in touch with our team at [email protected].

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates 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.

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