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Senior Specialist Procurement Category - Engineering Track Maintenance Services
@ CN
Québec, Quebec
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Overview
CN is hiring a Senior Specialist, Procurement Category for Engineering Track Maintenance Services, a full-time role leading end-to-end category sourcing that supports safe and reliable rail operations. The work covers sourcing strategy, RFx events, contract negotiation, supplier performance management and coaching Procurement Specialists. The role is office-based, Monday to Friday, eligible for CN's hybrid work model, with up to 10% travel within North America.
Responsibilities:
- Lead category procurement strategies and RFx events
- Negotiate supplier contracts and manage KPIs
- Perform spend analytics and total cost modelling
- Develop business cases for management approval
- Coach Procurement Specialists on policy compliance
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 4 years progressive procurement or supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or finance
- Experience leading complex sourcing and negotiations
- Advanced knowledge of SAP, Ariba and Fieldglass
- Bilingual English and French (asset)
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, CPA, CFA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance |
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Downtown Montreal |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 177 |
Job description
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for leading end-to-end category procurement activities that deliver measurable commercial value, support safe and reliable rail operations, and strengthen supplier performance across CN. Working within the category management framework, the role independently develops sourcing strategies, leads complex RFx events, negotiates supplier agreements, manages supplier relationships, and supports business partners across Engineering, Mechanical, Operations, Finance, and corporate functions. The role also coaches Procurement Specialists, promotes procurement compliance and best practices, and contributes to process, digital, and AI-enabled improvements across the sourcing lifecycle.
Main Responsibilities
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 up to 10% within North America.
Experience
Strategic Procurement or Supply Chain Operations
The incumbent is responsible for leading end-to-end category procurement activities that deliver measurable commercial value, support safe and reliable rail operations, and strengthen supplier performance across CN. Working within the category management framework, the role independently develops sourcing strategies, leads complex RFx events, negotiates supplier agreements, manages supplier relationships, and supports business partners across Engineering, Mechanical, Operations, Finance, and corporate functions. The role also coaches Procurement Specialists, promotes procurement compliance and best practices, and contributes to process, digital, and AI-enabled improvements across the sourcing lifecycle.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of category procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
- Drive end-to-end RFx processes from strategy formulation through supplier selection and award
- Perform advanced spend analytics, market intelligence, and total cost modelling to identify opportunities and support sourcing decisions
- Develop business cases with quantified value propositions for management approval
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers covering commercial, legal, financial, operational, and risk-related terms
- Structure agreements that balance risk, value, service levels, quality, and operational requirements
- Manage supplier performance against contractual obligations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including supplier business reviews and improvement action plans
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, partnership development, sustainability improvement, and total cost of ownership reduction
- Coach and support Procurement Specialists while promoting procurement best practices, policy compliance, and knowledge sharing within the team
- Analyze complex data to determine risks and exposures and recommend holistic mitigation measures to protect CN's interests
- Use procurement technologies, data, and AI-enabled opportunities to generate insights, improve outcomes, and increase sourcing lifecycle efficiency
- Develop project plans with defined timelines, prioritize tasks, monitor progress against milestones, address issues proactively, and escalate when required
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 up to 10% within North America.
Experience
Strategic Procurement or Supply Chain Operations
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain operations, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing events and contract negotiations*
- Track record of delivering measurable savings, value improvements, supplier performance outcomes, and total cost of ownership benefits*
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
- Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master's degree, professional procurement certification (SCMP, CPSM, CIPS), or professional designation (CPA, CFA)*
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
- Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Compliance
- Business acumen
- Process optimization
- High
- Negotiation
- Advanced proficiency in procurement analytics and spend management tools
- Experience with ERP and source-to-contract platforms, including SAP, Ariba, and Fieldglass
- Strong financial acumen and ability to develop compelling business cases using cost-benefit analysis and quantified value propositions
- Advanced knowledge of category management, sourcing, contracting, pricing models, contract terms, and supplier performance management
- Knowledge of CN's procurement policies, compliance standards, risk management practices, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Ability to use data, digital tools, and AI-enabled opportunities to improve sourcing outcomes and process efficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and support negotiations with clear rationale
- Bilingualism in English and French*
- Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
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