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Specialist Procurement Operations-CA

Canadian National Railway
3 days ago
On-site
Montreal, QC, Canada
$74,200 - $97,000 CAD yearly
Direct

Job Description Apply now Specialist Procurement Operations-CA Req Id: 796 Job Location: Montreal - QC Business Unit: Finance Highest Level Division: Procurement & Supply Management Posting Start Date: 9/28/26 Posting End Date: 10-12-26 French/English Bilingual Requirement: No Hiring Salary Range: $ 74200 - 97000 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 As a Procurement Specialist in CN's Procurement and Supply Management function, you are responsible for day-to-day operational execution, transaction processing, asset disposition support, and user support within our Procure-to-Pay (P2P). Operating within CN's procurement governance framework, you will process purchase requisitions, assist with purchase order (PO) generation, manage catalog enablement, assist in administrative workflows for surplus asset sales and scrap monetization, and support invoice/PO exception resolution across various business units. This role is well-suited for an energetic, detail-oriented procurement professional seeking to deepen their hands-on expertise with enterprise eProcurement platforms (SAP, Ariba, Fieldglass) while ensuring operational purchasing and asset recovery activities remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with organizational objectives. Main Responsibilities Transactional Execution and Purchase Order Management Review, validate, and convert purchase requisitions into formal purchase orders (POs) in accordance with CN procurement policies and signing authority limits. Ensure line-item accuracy, proper accounting coding, tax compliance, and delivery timelines across transactional purchases. Asset Monetization and Surplus Administration Support Provide operational and administrative support for CN's asset monetization activities, including processing surplus equipment listings and recording scrap sales documentation. Assist in maintaining sales tracking logs, processing buyer release documentation, and ensuring accurate financial coding for proceeds from asset disposition. Coordinate logistics documentation, site pickup scheduling, and weigh-bill reconciliation for surplus materials and scrap metal shipments. Catalog and System Administration Support Assist in maintaining operational catalogs, price files, and vendor/buyer master data within eProcurement systems (SAP, Ariba, Fieldglass). Support routine catalog enablement tasks, catalog updates, and contracting system uploads in coordination with Category Management and Asset Recovery teams. PO and Invoice Exception Resolution Act as a primary point of contact for resolving day-to-day purchasing friction, line-item discrepancies, quantity mismatches, and Accounts Payable (AP) invoice blocks (3-way matching exceptions). Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal requestors to clear holds and expedite fulfillment. Process Compliance and Governance Ensure all purchasing and surplus asset administration activities strictly adhere to CN procurement policies, delegated financial authority guidelines, internal audit controls, and SOX requirements. Guide business unit end-users on standard purchasing channels, surplus reporting procedures, and proper eProcurement system usage. Supplier and Buyer Operations Liaison Serve as an operational point of contact for externa…

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