Project Procurement Lead in Cambridge

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions that sustainably impact lives around the world. We help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions, designing, building, and servicing mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear, and specialty automation.

Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we provide the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Total Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $96,000 - $132,000 per annum
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

In this role, you are responsible for owning and forecasting the Project Management material budget. You will act as a liaison between the project team and the supply chain.

Specific Responsibilities

• Review as sold cost book and lead the creation of the project procurement plan with support for the project team.
• Identify long lead risk materials and work with project management on risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and challenge project standard component selection.
• Schedule and host project procurement kick-off meetings.
• Participate in project execution planning meetings to ensure that project parts delivery needs are met in a timely manner through all project phases.
• Weekly updates of project procurement plan, including forecast updates, escalation, and risk.
• Resolve issues with requisitions/drawings.
• Provide updates as required for project DVM/whiteboard meetings.
• Act as a liaison between project team and supply chain buyers.
• Escalation of supplier issues and support of mitigation planning.
• Attend and participate in design reviews to achieve lowest cost compliant solutions.
• Understand the product from initial design and provide early input regarding ease and cost of supply.
• Maintain regular product material cost metrics for each project and achieve project cost requirements.
• Perform ongoing reviews of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.
• Effective use of historical and benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing (PPV).
• Create and attend post project review.
• Provide design support related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization as required.
• Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements and adhere to ISO procedures and departmental policies.
• Ensure all business activities are conducted with high ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent work experience.
• Supply Chain Canada (or equivalent) designation is an asset.
• PMP training or certification is an asset.
• Manufacturing or Engineering education or experience is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office software including Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Proven organizational and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to interact in a team environment and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and judgment abilities; operate with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing and applying a project material procurement plan.
• Ability to manage large data files derived from ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Health & Safety

All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report health, safety or environmental concerns promptly, and participate in the safety culture of the organization. Responsibilities include:

• Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Do not remove or alter safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled.
• Report unsafe conditions or acts, equipment defects, and accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
• Ensure protective equipment is used for assigned tasks and attend health, safety and environmental training.
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable.

Why join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce.
• Robust total rewards package including competitive starting salaries, health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RRSP matching and Employee Share Purchase Program.
• Perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized meals, employee referral bonuses and more.
• Professional growth opportunities and educational reimbursement programs.

The compensation offered will be based on local market conditions and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and other objective factors. Details of benefit plans will be provided with the offer of employment.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will assist those who require accommodations due to personal disability upon request. Please notify our offices if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with predefined, rule-based filters to organize and manage application materials. All hiring decisions involve human review and judgment.

If you are excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.