Strategic Procurement Specialist

2 days ago

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada ATS Automation Full time
Job Description

As a Senior Buyer at ATS Automation, you will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing commodities in accordance with departmental goals and best practices. You will work closely with the Purchasing Team Leader to drive on-time delivery to schedules and ensure that suppliers meet company requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process purchasing documentation, including Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Cancellation Forms, and non-conforming product, in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.
  • Track and monitor purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to schedules.
  • Communicate with, evaluate, and approve suppliers to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements.
  • 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.
  • Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.
  • Manage cost containment, product standardization, supplier consolidation, and benchmarking reports to maximize value while ensuring 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.
Qualifications
  • 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 and PowerPoint.
  • 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, and exercise sound judgment and work without direct supervision in a team environment.
  • Highly motivated, customer-focused team player and innovator.

ATS Automation is committed to being a great place to work, with a focus on developing, engaging, empowering, and energizing our people. We value diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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