Procurement Analyst- Mechanical Materials

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Analyst Mechanical Materials is accountable for daily buying activities to support Mechanical Operations. They are also responsible for the end to end Purchase to Pay business processes including strategic planning, execution, delivery and payment activities. This position will report into the Procurement Manager and will be supporting the Mechanical Business user purchasing for Railcar and Locomotive.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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
• Monitor daily Material Requirements Planning queue to issue Purchase Orders and fulfil stock based on min/max
• Manage a procurement portfolio and monitor inventory increases and slow and non-moving inventory to achieve yearly inventory targets
• Material master data governance and clean up including min/max review and management, cycle count frequency, applicable asset indicator
• Coordinate and communicate on various initiatives with other team members and cross functionally
• Maintain ongoing communications with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity, and monitor metrics for on time delivery performance
• 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
• Collaborate with working teams to define and execute different project initiatives
• Support customer material requests and coordinate rush requirements for railcar and locomotive held for materials as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to multi task and move a variety of initiatives forward at the same time
• Ability to demonstrate customer service focus
• At least three years of experience in Procurement and/or inventory management
• Strong analytical skills
• Post-Secondary Education preferably a University Degree ( Business, Finance or Engineering an asset)
• Ability to build consensus, influence and resolve conflict.
• Good understanding of supply chain management
• SAP/ERP experience
• Some knowledge of railway industry is an asset
• Microsoft office experience with increased competence in Excel

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER :

• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Part-time Studies Program
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Flexible Work Environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Reference check
• Criminal history check

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.

CPKC is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").

• Job Grade: 5
• Department: Procurement
• # of Positions: 1
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Req ID: 100651
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Country: Canada
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
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