Senior Specialist Procurement Operations-CA

Job Summary The incumbent is a subject matter expert responsible for the day-to-day execution, optimization, and governance of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and asset monetization processes across CN's network. Operating within CN's Procurement and Supply Management (PandSM) framework, the role translates category and investment recovery strategies into operational workflows, supports secondary market asset sales, including scrap rail, scrap metal, and decommissioned capital assets, manages key operational vendor and buyer relationships, and performs complex transactional and spend analyses. The incumbent serves as an operational escalation point, supports cross-functional process improvements, and provides mentorship and functional guidance to junior team members. Main Responsibilities Operational Execution and Category Alignment Drive day-to-day execution of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, catalog enablement, and system workflows across CN's network Partner with Category Managers to translate category strategies, contracts, and supplier structures into streamlined operational purchasing execution Resolve complex operational purchasing queries and system exceptions in a timely manner Asset Monetization and Investment Recovery Execution Lead operational execution for asset monetization initiatives, including surplus inventory disposition, scrap metal and rail sales, and retired capital equipment sales across network regions Coordinate valuation, listing, bidding, and contract execution with external auction houses, liquidators, and secondary market buyers Track and report on asset monetization revenues, cost avoidance, and cycle times for executive leadership Process Optimization and Governance Identify process bottlenecks and support automation and continuous improvement initiatives across business units Ensure operational procurement and asset disposition activities strictly adhere to internal financial controls, SOX requirements, governance frameworks, and CN procurement policies Assist in updating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operational procurement and surplus asset administration Operational Sourcing and Contract Execution Lead negotiations and execution for operational contracts, commercial agreements, asset disposition contracts, and transactional spot purchases within designated signing authority Coordinate contract lifecycle activities, ensuring supplier and buyer compliance with agreed terms, pricing, and service levels Assist in resolving operational supplier and buyer contract disputes Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Support Act as a key operational liaison between Procurement, Capital Asset Management, Accounts Payable, Finance, Technology, and internal business partners Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies, supply blockages, asset transfer friction, and system integration issues Build strong working relationships with internal requestors and plant and field operations managers to support surplus identification and operational purchasing needs Supplier and Buyer Performance Monitoring Conduct root cause analysis on compliance failures, vendor and buyer performance issues, or process disruptions, proposing actionable corrective measures Support supplier and buyer operational reviews for assigned procurement categories and recovery streams Data Analytics and Reporting Conduct detailed spend, transactional, revenue recovery, and compliance analyses to identify buying leakage, catalog utilization, and asset recovery potential Utilize eProcurement and business intelligence tools to generate insights and operational dashboards that support procurement leadership decision-making Mentorship and Functional Guidance Provide technical guidance, coaching, and peer support to Procurement Specialists on purchasing and asset disposition procedures Help onboard new team members and promote best practices in system usage, procurement complia…

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