Intern, Procurement Agent
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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Procurement Agent position in Montreal, QC from May - August 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Procurement Agent is responsible for working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop business opportunities and risk mitigation strategies. The role supports the Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) team in their day-to-day activities by taking part in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process, improving data records, and developing reporting tools. The Procurement COE is a team of 40 enthusiastic and energetic employees who continuously strive to empower the organization to meet challenges head-on and have a passion to excel. The team handles tactical sourcing activities and is accountable for the P2P process including ensuring CN receives products and services efficiently and effectively. Selected projects provide the opportunity to learn and gain experience while contributing to P&SM results.
Major Responsibilities
- Perform process reviews and identify improvement opportunities
- Improve inventory forecasting for running repairs
- Support in building key reports to help drive decision-making
- Resolve past due open Purchase Orders (POs) with suppliers
- Complete purchasing activities by drafting and revising PO as per business unit requirements and completeness, seek appropriate authorization, inform the supplier, and clearly document the methods of ordering and payment
Requirements
- Time management
- Communicate with impact both orally and in written
- Collaborate as ONE team: share timely information with and across functions to get things done effectively
- Influence and engage with others
- Apply analytical thinking and solve problems
Education
- Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent*
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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