Specialist Sourcing

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 Specialist Sourcing – Corporate and Facilities Services is accountable for the sourcing, procurement, and management of both direct & indirect Spend in accordance with CPKC’s policies and procedures.     POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop sourcing and tactical plans for the Corporate and Facilities services portfolio which includes but is not limited to facility construction, maintenance & repair, derailment services, MRO and corporate  services i.e. financial and courier services etc Execute the sourcing process including request for proposal (RFP) development and issuance, negotiations, contract execution and contract management including Ariba and supplier administration Lead the negotiations of contracts with suppliers Review related sourcing compliance measurements for the Corporate and Facilities Services portfolio and initiate required corrective action and/or communication Initiate and coordinate cross functional review of all specifications, sourcing decisions and continuous improvement work with the appropriate agreed upon metrics Execute supplier development process to ensure selected suppliers have a competitive opportunity to meet CPKC requirements Maintain disclosure and procedure controls (Sarbanes–Oxley Act - SOX) for sourcing portfolio Comply with CPKC purchasing policies procedures and business practices  Research industry and Class I railroad trends and seek opportunities for CPKC Maintain scorecard reports and sourcing and tactical plans for review with senior management   POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 2 years of experience in sourcing, contract management and negotiations Post-Secondary education, preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or other related field Strong analytical, customer service, written and verbal communication skills Ability to develop and deliver informal and formal presentations and business cases on portfolio specific topics in a credible and confident manner Deep understanding of Supply Chain Management workflow processes Ability to build consensus, influence and resolve conflict Experience conducting analysis of complex data to arrive at measurable recommendations Understanding of Ariba and SAP or relevant ERP experience is an asset Microsoft Office experience with Excel, Word and Power-point   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   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: 105675 Department: Procurement Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada % of Travel: 0-10% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Job Available to: Internal & External   #LI-ONSITE #LI-JA1