Strategic Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Mississauga, Canada IMAX Corporation Full time

**ABOUT IMAX**:
IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.

IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.

Come explore IMAX - where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX

**Required Skills**:
**Strategic Procurement Specialist / Buyer**

The primary function of this position is to develop and implement procurement strategies to support a specific group of commodities. This position will ensure that appropriate suppliers are available, and that materials are ordered and delivered on time.

**Responsibilities**:

- Gain understanding of overall Manufacturing plans, New Product Development, Service needs and Aftermarket Sales requirements
- Clarify purchase needs through cross-functional meetings and discussions as needed
- Develop commodity strategies to improve the Supply Chain, by reducing risk, cost and lead-time
- Review sourcing options to select appropriate Supplier or participate in the on-boarding of new Suppliers as needed
- Assist in developing and negotiating Supplier Agreements
- Create Purchase Orders to support manufacturing schedules, MRP demand and manual Purchase Requisitions
- Create and monitor supplier KPI’s to ensure Supplier Performance (Cost, Delivery, Quality)
- Build effective business relationships and follow up with Suppliers as needed
- Ensure ERP system information is accurate (e.g., lead-times & delivery)

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- A strong team-player with experience working in cross-functional teams
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline (business, engineering, materials management, supply chain)
- Minimum of 2-5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in buying or supporting Mechanical, Electrical or Optical products considered an asset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills
- MRP/ERP experience required (SAP preferred)
- Intermediate level MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Industry certifications considered an asset (SCMP, CSCMP, CPIM, CSCP, etc.)

Required Experience

IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.


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