Senior Procurement Specialist, Procurement and Supply Management
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Homewood
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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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 SummaryThe Senior Procurement
Specialist, Procurement and Supply Management is responsible to
support the Category Fuel & Transportation team by delivering value
through category management sourcing strategies, managing supplier
accounts and performance, and supporting CN's decarbonization
roadmap. The role touches upon the entire Fuel Lifecycle Management
process from the timely procurement of fuel to dispensing into CN
assets, as well as ensuring accuracy of data transmission for
processing payment through Electronic Receipt Settlement (ERS) with
suppliers.The Senior Procurement Specialist will work closely with
the Category Manager to analyze and present data throughout the
category management process, develop sourcing project plans,
prepare procurement process documentation, and manage sourcing
events through to evaluation and final recommendation. The Senior
Procurement Specialist is also responsible to ensure that processes
follow the CN Procurement Policy and obtain the appropriate
approvals, as required.Main ResponsibilitiesProcurement
Management--- Integrate Sustainable Procurement and Supplier Risk
Management strategies within our day-to-day procurement processes
to uphold CN's commitment to safety and environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) performance--- Collaborate with cross-functional
teams to gather business requirements for development and execution
of category management sourcing (RFx) strategies, in addition to
evaluating proposals, analyzing total cost of ownership (TCO), and
formalizing a final recommendation--- Understand market drivers,
trends, and changes to governmental policies that may impact CN's
fuel supply and logistics strategy--- Prepare and conduct
direct-negotiations with existing and/or new potential suppliers---
Onboard new suppliers and manage outline agreements and price
formulas within SAP in accordance with supplier contracts to enable
procure-to-pay process--- Manage supplier contracts and
relationships such as monitoring supplier performance, contractual
obligations, invoice/payment management, and identifying continuous
improvement opportunities--- Draft new and/or amend existing
supplier contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders to
ensure CN's business requirements are met--- Ensure adherence to
CN's Procurement Policy throughout all stages of the procurement
process--- Execute internal approval processes and supporting
documentation, as required--- Participate and support
department-wide projects, as required Fuel Management--- Manage
day-to-day operations and facilitate resolution of
financial/operational issues with suppliers--- Monitor fuel
inventory levels at bulk storage and tank car supplied locations---
Ensure continuous operations and maintain fuel supply resiliency
across the CN network--- Establish monthly / quarterly fuel demand
forecast to complement suppliers volume allocation planning
activities--- Coordinate the supply of cost competitive biofuels in
accordance with supplier blend schedules and OEM-approved blend
limitations Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Other Reporting--- Develop,
monitor, and track monthly supply of biofuel volume network-wide in
collaboration with suppliers to support CN's decarbonization and
sustainability roadmap--- Prepare costing reports enabling internal
stakeholders to make important decisions based on financial and
operational facts and trends--- Support periodic supplier audits
such as fuel deliveries to validate accuracy of volume, pricing,
and extra charges (i.e. driver wait time)--- Ensure all reporting
deadlines are adhered to including scheduled, ad hoc, internal and
external reporting--- Contribute to internal and external audits
throughout the year and provide supporting documentation--- Conduct
data analytics to identify potentially missing or incorrect fuel
data--- Compute and track contractual benefits monthly (cost
savings and cost avoidance) against annual objectives--- Ensure SOX
compliance of all automated and manual controls Working
Conditions--- The role has standard working conditions in an office
environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. We are
currently working under a hybrid work model, working from the
office every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and working from home
every Wednesday and Friday.--- Minimal travel (infrequent and short
trips) across North America may be required.--- As the team
directly supports CN's operations, the role requires being
available to respond to occasional inquiries outside of normal
working hours and weekends.RequirementsExperience--- Between 2 to 3
years of experience in an Analyst or Senior Analyst role--- Between
2 to 3 years of experience in preparing and analyzing large
datasets and financial reports--- Relevant work experience in Data
Analytics *--- Relevant work experience in Railroad Operations *---
Relevant work experience in Oil and Gas / Petroleum market **Any
experience for these above would be considered an asset
Education/Certification/Designation--- Bachelor's Degree in Supply
Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration,
Engineering, or equivalent--- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
designation *--- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
designation * *Any designation for these above would be considered
an asset General Skills and Attributes--- Demonstrate financial
acumen and strong data analytics skills--- Knows the business and
stays current on industry trends--- Customer service, project
management, and negotiations--- Embrace a collaborative mindset and
share information--- Communicate effectively and engage with
internal and external stakeholders--- Apply analytical thinking and
problem solving--- Self starter able to work on the entire project
life-cycle --- Ability to manage multiple, diverse category,
projects at the same time Technical Skills/Knowledge--- Strong
Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint) and other data
analytics tools (Tableau, PowerBI)--- Ability to drive innovative
analysis to understand market trends/factors/governmental policies,
cost drivers, suppliers and best practices--- Understand Category
Management and Strategic Sourcing principles--- Understand CN's
Procurement Policies and Procedures--- Understand contract
structure, terms and conditions, and supplier performance
principles--- Basic understanding of commercial aspects of
product/service categories--- Experience with SAP Ariba or similar
procurement systems is preferred--- Understanding of the rail
transportation or logistics industry is preferred--- Understanding
of the Oil and Gas / Petroleum market is preferredAbout CNCN 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 Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant
positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an
individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or
without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under
consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a
regular basis, as communication is primarily made through
email.
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