Job Description
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.
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Analyst Sourcing role is accountable for managing taxi providers in both Canada/US, including vendor management (trip Audits, invoice approvals, accruals, resolving systemic performance issues), coordinating and communicating requirements for the Management Driver Program, in accordance with CPKC’s policies and procedures.
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This position requires the individual to be available on an after-hours and weekend basis to support the Train & Engine (T&E) operations for Ad Hoc requests and operational requirements.
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POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develop sourcing plans for the Crew Transportation Services portfolio. Annual Spend portfolio is approximately $20M for both Canada & the US
Assist in the sourcing of vendors including the RFP process, negotiations, contract management and invoice set up
Assist with the negotiations of contracts with suppliers
Provide Data analytics
Maintain contract records through ERP system (Ariba)
Initiate and coordinate cross functional reviews with operational leaders and suppliers for continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain dashboards for review from operational leaders.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree is required (Business, Logistics, or Economics considered an asset)
Minimum experience of 2 years in logistics, negotiations and/or contract management; Knowledge of railway industry is desirable
Knowledge of railway industry is desirable
Strong Logistical and organizational skills
Ability to develop and deliver informal and formal presentations and business cases on the portfolio in a credible and confident manner
Ability to demonstrate strong customer service focus Ability to build consensus and influence with the operational business partners
Ability to work under tight timelines in a 24/7 operating environment
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WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Req ID: 105678
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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