AVP, Procurement & Supply Management

The incumbent is responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading the transformation of procurement and supply management across CN. The role provides executive leadership for enterprise category management strategic sourcing supplier relationship management procurement operations and governance ensuring procurement strategies are aligned to business priorities operational requirements risk mitigation and long-term value creation. The incumbent positions Procurement as a strategic business partner by advancing category management excellence digital capabilities analytics artificial intelligence and innovation across the function. A key aspect of the role is developing a robust talent strategy and building a high-performing future-ready procurement organization. The incumbent is accountable for overall procurement performance supply chain resilience and comprehensive risk management including the active monitoring of macroeconomic trends commodity exposure and geopolitical impacts on railroad operations while championing sustainability and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and enterprise growth strategies.

Set the strategic direction and governance framework for category management and sourcing activities across enterprise spend portfolios.

Provide executive oversight of category strategies major sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship programs led by procurement teams.

Ensure procurement strategies support business priorities operational requirements growth objectives and long-term value creation.

Sponsor major commercial negotiations and participate in critical executive-level supplier discussions when required.

Monitor macroeconomic trends commodity exposure supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks impacting railroad operations

Proactively identify and highlight critical vulnerabilities collaborating directly with category teams to design and implement strategic mitigation plans that protect operational continuity

Establish performance expectations operating models and service standards for procurement operations and enablement functions

Oversee the effectiveness of procurement processes policies and support services through leadership of functional teams

Monitor organizational performance through key metrics analytics and governance reviews ensuring continuous improvement and accountability

Define the vision and roadmap for procurement technology digital transformation and process modernization

Lead and orchestrate enterprise procurement transformation initiatives establishing the vision operating model capabilities technologies and organizational changes required to achieve world-class performance

Champion the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence predictive analytics and emerging digital capabilities that enhance decision quality automate transactional activities and improve organizational effectiveness

Provide executive oversight of procurement governance compliance audit protocols supplier risk management and internal control frameworks

Champion sustainability environmental social and governance and supplier inclusion objectives ensuring they are embedded within procurement strategies and decision-making

Ensure appropriate risk mitigation and business continuity strategies are established for critical suppliers and supply chains

Develop trusted relationships that enable procurement to drive enterprise-wide value creation risk mitigation innovation and operational excellence

Partner closely with Operations Engineering Finance Technology Legal Sustainability and Commercial leaders to align procurement strategies with enterprise priorities and operational objectives

Lead develop and mentor a team of procurement leaders fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and high performance

Represent Procurement in enterprise planning strategic decision-making and cross-functional leadership forums

Drive succession planning organizational capability development and workforce strategies for the procurement function

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CNs flexible work policy. The role requires being available on call to respond to operational emergencies. Due to the nature of the role the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure and stress. The position requires minimal travel up to 10% within Canada and the United States.

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in procurement supply chain strategic sourcing or related leadership functions

Experience leading large teams senior leaders major spend portfolios and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives

Experience developing and implementing category management sourcing governance supplier relationship management and procurement operating models*

Experience managing risk supplier performance market volatility business continuity and supply chain resilience in a complex operational environment

Experience advancing digital procurement analytics artificial intelligence process modernization or enterprise transformation initiatives

*Any requirement above marked with (*) would be considered as an asset (not mandatory)

Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering Finance or a related field

Master of Business Administration recognized procurement designation or supply chain designation*

*Any requirement above marked with (*) would be considered as an asset (not mandatory)

Demonstrate strategic vision and enterprise leadership to align procurement priorities with long-term business objectives

Influence engage and build trust with executive operational and cross-functional stakeholders

Lead transformation by setting direction enabling change and building organizational capability

Develop talent support succession planning and foster a collaborative accountable and inclusive culture

Apply systems thinking commercial acumen and sound judgment to manage risk and create enterprise value

Drive results through disciplined execution performance management and continuous improvement

Advanced knowledge of procurement strategy category management strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management

Advanced knowledge of procurement governance compliance audit protocols supplier risk management and internal control frameworks

Knowledge of market intelligence commodity exposure macroeconomic trends geopolitical risks and supply chain resilience

Knowledge of procurement technology digital transformation analytics artificial intelligence and process modernization

Knowledge of sustainability environmental social and governance practices and supplier inclusion strategies

Knowledge of financial management value realization operating model design and organizational effectiveness

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers shareholders employees and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CNs network connects Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20000-mile rail and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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