Intern, Procurement and Supply Management
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We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Procurement and Supply Management position in Montreal, QC from Jan - Apr 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Procurement and Supply Management (P&SM) is responsible for working with Category Analysts, Managers, and Senior Managers to support and drive a variety of projects. The incumbent works with different teams (e.g., Business, Legal, Compliance, or Finance) to ensure that deadlines and deliverables are met. The projects provide the opportunity to learn and gain experience while being mentored. Team members are expected to lead projects and oversee all aspects of the project portfolio.
Major Responsibilities
- Perform spend analysis for baseline on Category projects
- Carry out analyses for project recommendations
- Assist and lead Category Analyst in building requirements for Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Assist and lead Category Managers in elaborating Award of Business (AOB)
- Handle and ensure compliance of AOB tagging
- Handle contract compliance
- Assist and lead Category Analyst with project management tasks such as logistics, delivery and inspection updates, invoice discrepancies, and transmission of expenditures reports to Finance
Requirements
- Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Proficient Knowledge of Teams, SharePoint and Notes
- Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and ARIBA*
- Knowledge of reporting software such as Tableau and SmartSheet
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Autonomous and good sense of project ownership
Education
- Recent Graduated or working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
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.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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