Manager Procurement Category-CA

Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for owning the strategic direction of a defined category of goods and services that directly support CN's rail and logistics operations. The role leads the development and execution of category management strategies that deliver sustainable value by balancing cost, quality, risk, innovation, and operational needs. The incumbent leads cross-functional teams, manages key supplier relationships, and oversees a team of Procurement Specialists and Senior Specialists to drive category performance against business objectives. The role has signing authority and direct accountability for category outcomes that impact CN's bottom line. Main Responsibilities Category Strategy and Execution Establish category management objectives, strategies, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets aligned with CN's business plan Lead spend analysis, category segmentation, and opportunity identification Oversee demand planning and forecasting for assigned categories Lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of category strategies Adjust external market factors and integrate plans across related categories Negotiation and Contract Management Drive negotiations for medium- to high-complexity contracts within signing authority Establish contract management principles, compliance practices, and governance frameworks Ensure effective management of the contractual lifecycle from award to close-out Develop business cases for executive commitment and investment decisions Supplier Portfolio Management Monitor supplier performance and manage key relationships within the category Establish supplier performance frameworks and conduct regular business reviews Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive supplier management Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, innovation, and sustainability performance Stakeholder Engagement Demonstrate thorough understanding of issues and their impacts; propose and evaluate solutions while highlighting implications of not reaching agreements Explain interdependencies between procurement decisions and broader business outcomes Influence others by communicating strong rationale and build trust with stakeholders to achieve maximum value in negotiations Team Leadership and Development Directly supervise and develop a team of Procurement Specialists and Senior Specialists Support talent development and execute talent management plans Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to drive team growth Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with CN values Compliance and Risk Management Evaluate and quantify risk impacts across the category portfolio and articulate and present risks to business partners with proposed mitigation measures Ensure all procurement policies are followed within the team and provide consultation and guidance to team members and stakeholders Perform root cause analysis on compliance failures and implement corrective actions Data, Digital and AI Excellence Define methods and guidelines for using procurement technologies within the team and conduct advanced analysis using all relevant data sources Keep up with market developments in procurement technology, analytics, and AI applications and identify opportunities to deploy AI-enabled solutions Strive for optimal organizational efficiency, improve business processes, and recommend holistic changes to ways of working Project and Process Management Integrate project plans across multiple concurrent projects and identify areas of synergy or dependency Evaluate progress and adjust for external factors affecting timelines or scope Demonstrate deep knowledge of interdependencies across functions, anticipate risks, and influence outcomes through effective stakeholder management Working Conditions The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hy…

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