Coordinator, Work Equipment (temporary)

CN360; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company in a pivotal procurement role where you'll manage category data and sourcing strategies. With a focus on collaboration and compliance, you'll help optimize costs while ensuring supply chain excellence. Enjoy a supportive, safety-focused culture and the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant work experience in planning, sourcing, negotiating.
• Experience in data management and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Manager with analytics and strategy elaboration.
• Propose and execute procurement strategy to minimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with CN Procurement Policy.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Agility

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges.Youcan expectan interestingenvironment where you’re part of making sure ourbusiness isrunning optimallyand safely―helping keep the economy on track.We provide the kind of paid training and opportunitiesthat long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers whostriveto make a difference.You will be able to thrive in ourclose-knit, safety-focused cultureworking together as ONE TEAM.The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Main Responsibilities

Category Data Management

· Supports the Category Manager with analytics and elaboration of strategy for the category.

· Drive all activities leading to work Equipment Parts Management.

· Negotiate specific elements such as prices, lead time.

· Establish and Maintain in Ariba / SAP parts catalogues

· Ensure that on-rent reports are put in place to protect CN’s interests and mitigate project risks

· Identify and negotiate parts cost reduction opportunities based on a solid understanding of cost drivers

· Act as a single point of contact with the business units for gathering, understanding, and translating business requirements to Procurement Specialist

· Ensure clear and frequent communication between peers and other departments ensuring updates on status and action plans to achieve requirements within project timing and constraints

Sourcing

· Propose and execute procurement strategy and sourcing efforts to secure the most optimal solution that supports the business while minimizing total cost of ownership

· Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the company to strategically handle spend and the supply base for the assigned categories

· Act as a procurement Subject Matter Expert (SME) in consulting with the business on procurement strategies, processes, policies, and best practices

· Resolve and handle risks to supply proactively and take preventative actions to mitigate risks

· Perform market analysis and provide business appropriate recommendations for the category spend based on this analysis

· Ensure compliance with CN Procurement Policy and Delegation of Authority

· Complete sourcing processes comprised of initial exploratory sessions and discovery sessions for defining complex technology requirements

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements & Experience

Contracts

· Minimum 1 – 3 years relevant work experience

o Experience in planning, sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and supplier management

o Experience in working in data management.

o Experience in project management

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Law, a related field, or equivalent work experience

Competencies

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Sets direction and inspires others

· Communicates with impact

· Demonstrates active listening

· Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

· Identifies potential safety and security risks

· Applies critical thinking

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Good Understanding of legal frameworks and concepts

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

About CN

CN 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.