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 ourcustomers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwaveringcommitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers,and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 milliontons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughoutNorth America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Westerncoasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and itsaffiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable tradesince 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programssupporting 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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