Procurement Intern

Description:

The focus of this internship is related to supporting the travel category and helping establish key category governance processes in place. The role will be accountable for supporting key projects such as, the travel policy compliance dashboard. For context, the travel category team was eliminated. This internship will further structure robust governance processes, including quarterly performance reviews, supplier dashboards, and action lists for all key Travel suppliers and partners.

Major Responsibilities
 

• Establish category guidelines and governance processes for BCD travel, car rental companies, airlines, hotels, and campus travel.
• Build appropriate KPI’s and communication touchpoints with key vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support program reviews for key suppliers and help manage cost savings and cost avoidance data for the category.
• Support and lead some key projects related to the travel category
• Establish templates and governance processes for managing all key partners. This will include action lists as well as internal regular governance meetings with stakeholders.
   

Requirements
 

• Autonomous, confident with good sense of business acumen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of other software such as SmartSheet and Tableau.
• Fluently bilingual - both written and verbal (English, French).
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Interest and naturally curious
• Effective communication skills
   

Education
 

• Recently graduated or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, 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 a 20,000-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.