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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

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, influenceand 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

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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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📌 Analyst Procurement - Mechanical Operations (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Pacific Railway
📍 Alberta