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Category Management Leader
2 months ago
The Category Management Leader is responsible for developing and executing innovative category management strategies that drive sustainable enterprise value, including cost reduction targets.
This role leads cross-functional teams to develop category strategies, collaborate with suppliers, and optimize procurement planning to achieve strategic priorities.
The Category Management Leader contributes to the development of Category Analysts, providing coaching and on-the-job experience.
Main Responsibilities- Establish management objectives, strategies, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, as well as inventory and supplier management strategies.
- Oversee demand planning and forecasting activities relevant to the category.
- Lead the spend analysis and segmentation of categories based on demand, organization, and market changes.
- Lead Category Analysts in developing and implementing category management strategies, measuring and reporting these activities.
- Monitor supplier performance and handle key relationships.
- Establish best-in-class contract management principles and compliance management practices.
- Identify opportunities to gain business and executive commitment through the development and presentation of business cases.
- Support the development of skills and execution of talent management plans.
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, stress, and work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and mandates.
The role requires 10% travel within North America.
Requirements- Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain operations.
- Experience in locomotives, parts, and locomotive maintenance category.
Any experience in these areas would be considered an asset.
Education/Certification/Designation- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management, or related degree.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Any designation for these areas would be considered an asset.Competencies
- Demonstrates agility and drives change.
- Sets direction and inspires others.
- Communicates with impact.
- Knows the business and stays current on industry needs.
- Collaborates with others and shares information.
- Develops self and others.
- Delegates and empowers others to create accountability.
Any skills or attributes for these areas would be considered an asset.
Technical Skills/Knowledge- Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership and Net Present Value concepts.
- Complete understanding of category management, contracting, and pricing models.
- Advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
- Knowledge of CN's procurement policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of affiliate rules and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of relevant supply market structure and value levers.
- Knowledge of the basic commercial aspects of the product and service categories.
- Knowledge of the rail transportation or logistic industry.
Any knowledge for any of these areas would be considered an asset.
About CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.
Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.
As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.
CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability, and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
