Sonia De Marco
Montreal,QC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Analyst – Work Equipment-COE
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2022 - Current
- Manage the continuous improvement of Ariba services for CN Vendors, processes, tools, techniques, and templates and operating model methodology for the system
- Work with internal Stakeholder from Work Equipment for large purchases of machinery for CN and ensuring Award of Business documentation and funds are sufficient
- Develop category strategy and supplier market knowledge
- Work with Buyers to ensure all rates and agreements are appropriately administered in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process (i.e
- SAP, Ariba, Fieldglass etc.)
- Participate and support department wide projects when required
- Manage contracts, supplier relationships and supplier performance
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers (commercial & legal clauses)
- Requirements, manage expectations and deliver right material, at the right time, at the right place
- Lead cost-effective procurement processes to generate savings and cost avoidances while meeting internal customer requirements
- Successfully manage multiple complex projects through cross-functional collaboration and a disciplined approach to project management that enables consistent implementation
- Negotiations of proposals, and structuring, writing and editing supply & service contracts with large complex corporations.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries
Senior Procurement Analyst – Work Equipment & Mechanical Services & Project Coordinator Ariba Supplier Enablement Team
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided direction and leadership to a team of Procurement Agents blending operational excellence, procurement best practices, and customer service skills to meet service levels
- Commitment Report for all Supply Management Spending
- Supplier Enablement Coordinator for Ariba Network for On-Boarding Vendors
- Ensure procured materials and services are obtained cost effectively to meet business unit’s requirements in accordance with category strategies, including facilitating resolution of technical issues
- Provide guidance for and issuance of any sourcing events, from requirements gathering through negotiation and purchase
- Manage and coordinate 2 major CN Projects- PTC (Positive Train Control & Overhaul Engines
- Perform project, program audits, and conduct post-project reviews
- Provide performance and trend analysis on projects and programs
- Work with stakeholders, both within and outside of P&SM to evaluate and resolve temporary or chronic issues and in process efficiency
- Implement/support practices & tools to provide visibility into portfolio/program/project status to bring visibility on the health of the project/program/portfolio to all levels of the organizations.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations
Senior Procurement Agent – Engineering Services Centre of Excellence
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Establishing a culture of operations excellence through processes, reporting, and behaviors including supporting the implementation of new technology and processes
- Work with Legal on contracts to ensure CN is protected Ensure Field Service Officers perform their audits, reconcile and report on annual inventory counts to ensure inventory is accurately reflected in the financial statements
- Collaborating with Category Managers and Category Analysts to support the development and execution of savings opportunities, efficiencies, process improvements, and supplier performance management activities
- Lead cross-functional teams in meeting engineering service/material and equipment requirements for critical programs meeting operating budgets under tight timelines
- Demonstrated the ability to engage stakeholders and resources when needed to solve complex problems.
Procurement Supply Agent - Service/Cost Control
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Implemented New Corporate Travel & Expense (T&E) Card with Scotia Bank for all CN employees worldwide
- Documented and managed Travel policy, procedures and communications to entire CN Company
- Supported all calls from clients, regarding disputes, credit card payments, pricing and other general concerns on a daily basis, and audited reports for all delinquent card holders
- Monitored vendor performance, initiate action to correct supply deficiencies and escalate repeat problems to higher levels.
Procurement Supply Agent – Information Technology & Telecommunications
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Sourcing procurement business requirements involving the qualifications of suppliers in providing the products or service, drafting and issuing Request for Proposals, evaluation
- Maintained SAP planning and procurement parameters to optimize acquisition of goods and reduced inventory
- Reviewed and analyzed historic trends and identified opportunities for improvement
- Contract management and strategic sourcing for all Engineering Services; prepared and issued tender documents, requests for proposals (RFPs/RFQs/RFIs), contract negotiations, ccost analysis (researching costs and trends for annual spend for each CN vendor
- Managed reporting requirements; monitor and report on key performance metrics to steering committee, including card expenses and data reports, to identify trends and make recommendations for program enhancements and to minimize credit losses and to identify financial risks.
Education
Certified Supply Chain Management
01.2022
McGill University
01.2018
Business Management -
McGill University
01.2015
Workshop
01.2011
D.E.C Business Management -
Dawson College
01.1996
Skills
- Project Planning
- Team Building
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Service
- Virtual Workforce Management
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Network analytics
Professional Service Awards
2016, CN’s President’s Awards for Excellence, Delivery Sustainability- Siemens Crossing Containers for Logistics
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Summary Of Qualifications
English, French, Italian (written & spoken), Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP, SharePoint, Field Glass, Ariba, Smart Sheets, BW Query
Timeline
Senior Procurement Analyst – Work Equipment-COE
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Procurement Analyst – Work Equipment & Mechanical Services & Project Coordinator Ariba Supplier Enablement Team
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Procurement Agent – Engineering Services Centre of Excellence
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Procurement Supply Agent - Service/Cost Control
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Procurement Supply Agent – Information Technology & Telecommunications
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY (CN)
01.2010 - 01.2015
Certified Supply Chain Management
McGill University
Business Management -
McGill University
Workshop
D.E.C Business Management -
Dawson College
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