Analyst Procurement - Mechanical Operations
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Procurement Analyst, Mechanical Operations is accountable for daily buying activities in support of Mechanical Operations. They are also responsible for the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) business processes, including strategic planning, execution, delivery, and payment activities. This position reports to the Team Lead, Procurement Purchasing and supports the Mechanical business.
The role operates on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule to provide procurement support aligned with operational requirements.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage a procurement portfolio outlined by Team Lead Procurement Purchasing and monitor the inventory level to achieve yearly inventory targets
Monitor daily Material Requirements Planning queue to issue Purchase Orders and fulfil stock based on min/max
Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times
Material master data governance and clean up including min/max review and management
Support customer material requests and coordinate rush requirements
Expedite open POs and internal stock transfer orders, ensuring all open POs and STOs do not remain open after material receipt
Provide end-user customer support and training on Sourcing to Pay processes
Maintain ongoing communications with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity, and monitor metrics for on time delivery performance
Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
Export SAP reports and analyze KPI metrics for continuous improvement
Coordinate and communicate on various initiatives with other team members and cross functionally
Collaborate with working teams to define and execute different project initiatives
Required to assist other Procurement Portfolios as required and outlined by Team Lead Procurement Purchasing
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Post-Secondary Education preferably a University Degree (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering an asset)
- Experience in Procurement and/or inventory management
- Some knowledge of railway industry is an asset
- Good understanding of supply chain management
- SAP/ERP experience is desirable
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to demonstrate customer service focus
- Ability to build consensus, influence and resolve conflict
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
BECOMING A RAILROADER
As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Management Conductor Program
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CULTURE OF INCLUSION
For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Req ID: 106454
Department: Procurement
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External
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