Analyst Procurement - Mechanical Materials

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share plan

Performance incentive

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Procurement Analyst - Mechanical Materials to support daily buying activities for Mechanical Operations. You will manage end-to-end Purchase to Pay processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and supplier performance.

Ideal candidates have procurement/inventory experience, strong Excel and analytical skills, and familiarity with SAP/ERP. A university degree is preferred and railway industry knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, supply chain, finance or engineering preferred.
• Procurement and/or inventory management experience.
• Knowledge of railway industry is a plus.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a procurement portfolio and monitor inventory to meet yearly targets.
• Issue Purchase Orders from Material Requirements Planning queue and fulfil stock based on min/max.
• Determine optimal inventory levels based on forecast and lead times.
• Govern and clean up material master data (min/max reviews).
• Support customer material requests and coordinate rush requirements.
• Expedite open POs and STOs to avoid delays after receipt.
• Provide end-user support and training on Sourcing to Pay processes.
• Communicate with suppliers on costs, quality, quantity and delivery metrics.

Skills

Procurement experience

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Procurement Analyst - Mechanical Materials is accountable for daily buying activities to support Mechanical Operations. They are also responsible for the end-to-end Purchase to Pay business processes including strategic planning, execution, delivery and payment activities. This position will report into the Team Lead Procurement Purchasing and will be supporting the Mechanical Business.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage a procurement portfolio outlined by Team Lead Procurement Purchasing and monitor the inventory level to achieve yearly inventory targets
• Monitor daily Material Requirements Planning queue to issue Purchase Orders and fulfil stock based on min/max
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times
• Material master data governance and clean up including min/max review and management
• Support customer material requests and coordinate rush requirements
• Expedite open POs and internal stock transfer orders, ensuring all open POs and STOs do not remain open after material receipt
• Provide end-user customer support and training on Sourcing to Pay processes
• Maintain ongoing communications with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity, and monitor metrics for on time delivery performance
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Export SAP reports and analyze KPI metrics for continuous improvement
• Coordinate and communicate on various initiatives with other team members and cross functionally
• Collaborate with working teams to define and execute different project initiatives
• Required to assist other Procurement Portfolios as required and outlined by Team Lead Procurement Purchasing

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary Education preferably a University Degree (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering an asset)
• Experience in Procurement and/or inventory management
• Some knowledge of railway industry is an asset
• Good understanding of supply chain management
• SAP/ERP experience is desirable
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate customer service focus
• Ability to build consensus, influence and resolve conflict

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal history check
• Education verification