Senior Specialist Procurement Operations-CA
Canadian National RailwayJob Description Apply now Senior Specialist Procurement Operations-CA Req Id: 955 Job Location: Montreal - QC Business Unit: Finance Highest Level Division: Procurement & Supply Management Posting Start Date: 9/29/26 Posting End Date: 10-13-26 French/English Bilingual Requirement: No 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 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, a…