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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Procurement 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 Team Lead Procurement Purchasing and will be supporting the Mechanical Business.

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

Valuable 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

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal history check

Education verification

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📌 Analyst Procurement - Mechanical Materials (Alberta)
🏢 CPKC
📍 Alberta