Team Lead Purchasing

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 Team Lead Purchasing is responsible for providing leadership and coaching to a small number of purchasing analysts while managing a specific work scope as purchasing specialist. You will also assist the purchasing manager to support team’s capability development, performance management and effectively implement procurement policies and best practices.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and develop a team of 2-3 purchasing analysts
• Provide coaching, guidance and set clear performance expectation with the team
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding and training of the new staff
• Manage day to day performance expectations and support business and personal development goals of the team
• Act as working manager with a senior buyer responsibility for assigned material categories
• Accountable to meet or exceed service delivery expectations of the business for the assigned portfolio
• Track and report operating metrics to identify areas that need improvement
• Drive efficiencies through data analysis and lead continuous improvement initiative of the overall PO lifecycle management (Req to PO)
• Regular monitoring of demand channels (purchase requisitions, projects, email requests etc.) and develop effective supply strategies to meet short- and long-term demand
• Guide the business requestors and the team to select the right sources of supply based on the existing sourcing strategies and contracts
• Develop culture of collaboration, respect, and accountability with internal and external stakeholders for compliance with spend strategies, contracts, and CPKC’s purchasing policies
• Attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Set clear service delivery expectations with the business and provide regular stewardship to the business and procurement leadership

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Finance or Commerce
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing contract management and supplier management in a large/complex organization in addition to a min. 1 year leadership or supervisory experience
• SAP/ERP experience 
• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement and value creation

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national 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:    

• Criminal history check
• Reference 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 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 Colour (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)”.