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Project Procurement Lead

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Location:
Canada , Cambridge

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job 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.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for owning and forecasting the Project Management material budget
Act as liaison between project team and supply chain
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

Requirements:

A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent work 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

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Competitive starting salaries
comprehensive health and dental benefits
overtime pay
employee bonus
RSP matching
Employee Share Purchase Program
treat days
gourmet coffee and beverages
subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria
employee referral bonuses
educational reimbursement program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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