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Senior Procurement Specialist

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Job Location:

Montreal - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At CN everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where youre part of making sure our business is running optimally and safelyhelping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Category Manager of Engineering Track Maintenance Services category the Senior Procurement Specialist supports the development analysis and execution of innovative procurement strategies that deliver sustainable enterprise value including achievement of cost-reduction targets.

The role manages key contracts negotiates terms and conditions to deliver financial and ensures ongoing supplier performance management. It also supports strategic sourcing initiatives in collaboration with the Category Manager including developing sourcing project plans preparing procurement documentation and managing RFx processes through to evaluation negotiation and final recommendation.

The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with the Companys Engineering requirements and service needs. The position demands strong ownership and accountability with the ability to independently manage projects ensure milestone achievement and support critical initiatives. The Senior Procurement Specialist has a direct impact on the organizations bottom line by improving cost efficiency service levels and safety outcomes while influencing decision-making processes. This position requires strong communication skills due to frequent interactions with stakeholders both internal and external including collaboration with internal clients and suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

Interact with internal stakeholders understand their needs and promote value creation

Conduct data analytics during different stages of the sourcing process

Develop the procurement category strategy and supplier market knowledge as it relates to Engineering Track Maintenance Services

Build and manage the RFx process evaluate supplier responses and prepare business cases to submit for management approval

Negotiate contracts with suppliers (commercial and legal clauses)

Lead contracts supplier relationships and supplier performance

Collaborate with Buyers to ensure all rates and agreements are appropriately administered in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process (i.e. System Applications and Products (SAP) Ariba Fieldglass etc.)

Ensure that all internal requirements in terms of compliance to procurement policy are met and addressed

Participate and support department-wide projects when required

Working Conditions

This position is located in Montreal Quebec Headquarters and the reporting structure is to Procurement and Supply Management (P&SM) in Montreal Quebec Canada. 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 hybrid work model. The role requires travel within North America and abroad.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a similar role

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering Finance or equivalent

Competencies

Negotiation Skills: able to conduct complex negotiations seeks and value all perspectives. Able to recommend and present negotiation strategy to CN executives when required

Bring strong curiosity and a proactive mindset to understand the business and remain up to date on evolving industry requirements

Analytical and detailed oriented and applies critical thinking

Familiarity with the rail transportation industry current on industry trends business needs and Engineering Track Maintenance Services*

Understands and displays a customer centric mind-set to adopt to the customers requirements

Demonstrates active listening

Solves problems to create value

Communicates with impact

Collaborates with others and shares information

In depth knowledge of contract management

Able to adapt manage and perform under pressure with shifting priorities.

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Extensive knowledge and ability to understand complex contractual Terms and Conditions Statement of Works (SOW) Memorandum of Understanding MOU Letter of Intent (LOI) types of agreements

Extensive knowledge of contractual financial aspects such as NPV TCO CPI/PPI CAGR etc.

Ability to drive innovative analysis to understand the market trends cost drivers suppliers and best practices

Strong technical skills related to data tools and presentation of data

Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices

Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes

Knowledge of supplier performance principles

Basic knowledge of Incoterms

Knowledge of commercial aspects of product and service categories

Knowledge of rail transportation or logistic industry *

Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English French)

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

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.

At CN we are dedicated to building North Americassafest most inclusiveand sustainable railroad which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often dont apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants even if you dont meet every job requirement listed in a posting we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) please get in touch with our team at .

As an equal opportunity employer qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

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