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At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!Job Summary The Senior Procurement Specialist, Information Technology is responsible for the development and implementation of the procurement strategy for large complex corporate programs and complex multi-category Information and Technology (I&T) and Operational Technology (OT) projects. The role effectively handles the entire sourcing and contractual lifecycle from strategizing to drafting. Furthermore, the role prepares, reviews and negotiates various technologies commercial and contractual agreements in line with the CN Procurement Policy and standard terms and conditions. The Senior Procurement Specialist will also monitor the delivery of key contracts, capture of financial savings through negotiation of contract terms, conditions and monitoring of supplier performance. Main Responsibilities Contract Negotiations 

       Lead negotiations of complex contracts with a multitude of vendors for CN corporate strategic programs and operational technology projects

       Drive all activities leading to contract execution including drafting and redlining contracts as well as liaise with the suppliers, internal stakeholders and CN Legal

       Negotiate specific elements such as data ownership, derivative data, and intellectual property rights and ownership

       Negotiate Master Terms and Conditions with new suppliers (commercial and legal clauses)

       Negotiate cloud-based solution agreements and Software as a Service agreements

       Negotiate risk-sharing and benefit-sharing types of commercial frameworks

       Ensure contractual protections are put in place to protect CN's interests and mitigate project risks

       Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities based on a solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts

       Act as a single point of contact with the business units for gathering, understanding, and translating business requirements into contracts

       Ensure clear and frequent communication between peers and other departments ensuring updates on status and action plans to achieve requirements within project timing and constraints

Sourcing

       Propose and execute procurement strategy and sourcing efforts to secure the most optimal solution that supports the business while minimizing total cost of ownership

       Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the company to strategically handle spend and the supply base for the assigned categories

       Act as a procurement Subject Matter Expert (SME) in consulting with the business on procurement strategies, processes, policies, and best practices

       Resolve and handle risks to supply proactively and take preventative actions to mitigate risks

       Perform market analysis and provide business appropriate recommendations for category spend based on this analysis

       Ensure compliance with CN Procurement Policy and Delegation of Authority

       Complete sourcing processes comprised of initial exploratory sessions and discovery sessions for defining complex technology requirements

Contract Lifecycle Management

       Handle the contract management lifecycle process and day-to-day contract administration

       Use tools effectively in processes and methodologies linked to contract management

       Act as the SME for any contract-related matters pertaining to the assigned vendors

       Identify and report key performance metrics to measure success and drive continuous improvement of suppliers

       Lead complex governance frameworks with our internal stakeholders and suppliers on critical, large-scale, and complex technology projects

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements Experience

Contracts

       Minimum 4-5 years relevant work experience

o       Experience in planning, sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and supplier management

o       Experience in drafting and negotiating technology contracts for major projects including hardware, software licensing and professional services

o       Experience or background in I&T or OT*

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

       Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Law, a related field, or equivalent work experience

Competencies

       Demonstrates agility and drives change

       Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

       Collaborates with others and shares information

       Sets direction and inspires others

       Communicates with impact

       Demonstrates active listening

       Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

       Identifies potential safety and security risks

       Applies critical thinking

Technical Skills/Knowledge

       Proficient in Microsoft Office

       Strong understanding of legal frameworks and concepts

       Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

       *Exposure to I&T, software development and open-source industry*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset