Specialist Mechanical Sourcing

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CPKC seeks a Specialist Sourcing for Mechanical Locomotive & Freight Car with end-to-end ownership of the RFP lifecycle and negotiations with Legal and Risk. You will manage roughly $500M spend, guiding strategy, RFP development, bid evaluation, contract drafting, execution and governance. The ideal candidate has 3 years in strategic sourcing or commercial management, experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts including indemnity, liability, warranties, termination and insurance terms, and a track record of direct supplier negotiations plus collaboration with Legal, Risk, Engineering and Operations. Tips: tailor your resume to prove end-to-end RFP success, risk management, and measurable cost and compliance impact; highlight rail exposure; bring concrete negotiation examples and onsite readiness.

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:

This role is focused on advanced sourcing expertise rather than transactional purchasing. It requires full ownership of the RFP lifecycle, including RFP development, contract drafting, and leading complex commercial negotiations in close partnership with Legal and Risk teams.

The Specialist Sourcing – Mechanical Locomotive & Freight Car is accountable for end-to-end strategic sourcing within the Mechanical portfolio, from initial sourcing strategy through to post-award contract management. The role also demands strong experience negotiating complex contractual terms - such as indemnities, limitation of liability, warranties, and insurance requirements - and is suited for professionals who have led high-level commercial discussions, not routine purchasing activities.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Integral part of the Mechanical Procurement team managing a portfolio of approximately $500M USD in spend ensuring the continuity of supply for all materials, assets, and services for the Mechanical department
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, including detailed drafting and negotiation of key legal terms such as Indemnification and liability allocation, Limitation of liability, Representations and warranties, Termination clauses, Governing law and dispute resolution, etc.
• Lead full lifecycle sourcing activities from strategy development, RFP issuance, bid evaluation, supplier negotiations, contract drafting, execution, and ongoing contract management
• Act as the primary interface with Legal and Risk teams to review, redline, and finalize contract terms, including facilitating negotiations between suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Lead negotiation of insurance and risk provisions with suppliers in coordination with Risk Management (e.g., CGL requirements, coverage limits, endorsements, risk allocation)
• Own the development and execution of complex RFPs, including Drafting commercial frameworks and evaluation criteria, Leading supplier clarification meetings and commercial negotiations, Structuring award recommendations based on total cost of ownership and risk considerations
• Manage executed agreements to ensure compliance with commercial and operational KPIs
• Monitor supplier performance and enforce contract provisions, including penalties, rebates, and service levels where applicable
• Drive contract governance through regular supplier reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, including detailed drafting and negotiation of key legal terms such as Indemnification and liability allocation, Limitation of liability, Representations and warranties, Termination clauses, Governing law and dispute resolution, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, or commercial management (experience in heavy industry, rail, or preferred capital goods)
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in partnership with Legal, including indemnity, limitation of liability, warranties, and termination clauses
• Experience leading commercial negotiations directly with suppliers, including managing supplier redlines and risk positions
• Strong working knowledge of insurance and risk allocation principles in contracts (e.g., CGL requirements, liability coverage, risk transfer mechanisms)
• Proven experience managing end-to-end RFP processes including supplier engagement, clarification meetings, and award recommendations
• Experience managing contracts post-execution, including performance monitoring and compliance enforcement
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Risk, Engineering, and Operations

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: 106231
• Department: Procurement
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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