Analyst Procurement - Mechanical Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Procurement Analyst for Mechanical Operations to lead daily purchasing activities and end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay processes in support of Mechanical Operations. The role reports to the Team Lead, Procurement Purchasing and requires strong SAP/ERP experience and Excel proficiency.

The position operates on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule to align with operational requirements and offers a flexible benefits package, pension plans, and opportunities for training and advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement and/or inventory management.
• Some knowledge of railway industry is an asset.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management.
• SAP/ERP experience is desirable.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a procurement portfolio and monitor inventory to meet yearly targets.
• Issue Purchase Orders and fulfill stock based on min/max.
• Establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast and lead times.
• Govern material master data and min/max review.
• Provide end-user support and training on Sourcing to Pay processes.
• Communicate with suppliers on costs, quality and delivery metrics.
• Export SAP reports and analyze KPI metrics for improvement.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SAP/ERP

Analytical skills

Customer service focus

Communication

Inventory management

Procurement

Education

University degree (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering)

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 Operations is accountable for daily buying activities in support of Mechanical Operations. They are also responsible for the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) business processes, including strategic planning, execution, delivery, and payment activities. This position reports to the Team Lead, Procurement Purchasing and supports the Mechanical business.

The role operates on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule to provide procurement support aligned with operational requirements.

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
• Professional references

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).