Senior Specialist Procurement Category-IT

Canadian National Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

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ESIP

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Job summary

Canadian National Inc. in Montreal, QC is seeking a Senior Specialist Procurement Category-IT to lead end-to-end IT category procurement activities. The role focuses on delivering measurable commercial value, supporting safe rail operations, and strengthening supplier performance across CN.

You will develop sourcing strategies, run RFx events, negotiate supplier agreements, and coach team members. The position sits within Finance under Procurement & Supply Management, with a competitive salary

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Senior Specialist Procurement Category-IT

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Job Description Senior Specialist Procurement Category-IT Req Id: 1045 Job Location: Montreal - QC Business Unit: Finance Highest Level Division: Procurement & Supply Management Posting Start Date: 10/7/26 Posting End Date: 10/21/26 French/English Bilingual Requirement: No Pay Grade: MGMT-9 Hiring Salary Range: $89900 - 118000 This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks. At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers. Join us today and get your career moving!

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.

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