Project Procurement Lead at ATS Automation

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost Management, Negotiation, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Data Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Continuous Improvement, Material Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Design Reviews, ISO Procedures, Quality Standards

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service 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. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them. MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for owning and forecasting the Project Management material budget. Act as liaison between project team and supply chain.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: · Review as sold cost book and lead the creation of the project procurement plan with support for project team. · Identify long lead risk materials and work with project management on risk mitigation strategies. · Review and challenge of project standard component selection. · Schedule and host project procurement kick-off meeting. · 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 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 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 (PPV). · Create and attend post project review. · Provides 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 as defined within the manual and procedures · Adhere to all ISO procedures and departmental policies and procedures. · Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. · Adhere to all 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 + Power Point - presentations · Ability to interpret engineering drawings · 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. · Utilize proven project management skills. · Experience developing and applying a project material procurement plan. · Ability to effectively manage large data files derived from ERP systems. · Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. · Good analytical and problem-solving skills.Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation? Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more. We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program. 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. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Project Procurement Lead is responsible for managing the project procurement plan and acting as a liaison between the project team and supply chain. This includes forecasting material budgets, identifying risks, and ensuring timely delivery of project parts.