Senior Procurement Specialist

1 day ago

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada ATS Automation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at ATS Life Sciences Systems. As a key member of our Purchasing Team, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing a variety of commodities in accordance with departmental goals and best practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process purchasing documentation, including Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Cancellation Forms, and non-conforming product, in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.
  • Track, monitor, and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to schedules.
  • Communicate with, evaluate, and approve suppliers to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives.
  • Negotiate prices, discounts, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
  • Perform on-going reviews of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.
  • Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.
  • Manage cost containment, product standardization, supplier consolidation, and benchmarking reports, and other supply chain management strategies that maximize value while ensuring that ATS standards are maintained or enhanced.
  • Act as a key resource for ATS staff by assisting in the research and development of products, service, and equipment alternatives, initiation and follow-up of evaluations, requests for quotation, and other day-to-day procurement.
  • Maintain favorable Terms and Conditions for ATS.
Requirements
  • A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada (or equivalent) designation is an asset.
  • At least 5 years of vendor cost negotiation experience.
  • Experience managing a purchasing spend of at least $5 million.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Purchasing (or equivalent).
  • Experience in a custom manufacturing environment is an asset.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office software, including Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint (presentations).
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings is an asset.
  • Proven organizational and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives on a cross-functional team.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, exercise sound judgment, and work without direct supervision in a team environment.
  • Highly motivated, customer-focused team player and innovator.
About ATS Life Sciences Systems

We value our people - the foundation of a great company is having the best team, which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do matters - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world. ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Innovation and problem-solving are at our core - our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas, and promoting creative problem-solving.

We prioritize internal growth and development - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs, and a commitment to promoting from within.

We offer competitive total rewards - competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits, including Lifestyle Spending Account, 4% RRSP matching program, and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.

A place to belong - we celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

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