Senior Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada ATS Automation Full time

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing commodities in accordance with departmental goals and best practices. This role will also involve Purchase Order management, including confirmations, expediting, problem resolution, and processing NCRs.

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.
  • Use 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.

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 (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

ATS is a leading provider of automation solutions for the life sciences industry. We value our people and strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that improve the lives of people around the world. We prioritize internal growth and development, offering opportunities for professional growth and development, including a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs, and a commitment to promoting from within. We offer competitive total rewards, including a starting salary, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, employee incentive bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits, lifestyle spending account, 4% RRSP matching program, and optional employee share purchase program. We are committed to being carbon neutral by 2030 and prioritize innovation and problem-solving at our core. 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. ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005, and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability.

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