Procurement Project Lead

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>Join to apply for the Procurement Project Lead role at ATS Industrial Automation.</p><p>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. 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.</p><p><u>Reports To :</u> Group Lead, Project Procurement.</p>

<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Strategic Planning: Review the as-sold cost book and spearhead the creation of the project procurement plan with robust support from the project team.</li><li>Risk Management: Identify long lead risk materials and collaborate with project management on innovative risk mitigation strategies.</li><li>Component Selection: Challenge and review project standard component selections to ensure optimal choices.</li><li>Kick-off Coordination: Schedule and lead project procurement kick-off meetings to set the stage for success.</li><li>Execution Planning: Participate in project execution planning meetings to guarantee timely delivery of project parts through all phases.</li><li>Weekly Updates: Provide weekly updates on the project procurement plan, including forecasts, escalations, and risk assessments.</li><li>Issue Resolution: Resolve any issues with requisitions or drawings promptly.</li><li>Communication: Offer updates as needed for project DVM / whiteboard meetings.</li><li>Liaison Role: Serve as the liaison between the project team and supply chain buyers.</li><li>Supplier Management: Escalate supplier issues and support mitigation planning.</li><li>Design Reviews: Attend and actively participate in design reviews to achieve cost-effective solutions.</li><li>Product Understanding: Gain a deep understanding of the product from initial design and provide early input on ease and cost of supply.</li><li>Cost Metrics: Maintain regular product material cost metrics for each project and meet project cost requirements.</li><li>Cost Savings: Perform ongoing reviews to identify new opportunities for cost savings in products, services, equipment, and expenses.</li><li>Benchmarking: Utilize historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing (PPV).</li><li>Post-Project Review: Create and attend post-project reviews to reflect on successes and areas for improvement.</li><li>Design Support: Provide design support related to the construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization as required.</li><li>Quality Compliance: Strictly adhere to CSA N285 / NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.</li><li>ISO Procedures: Follow all ISO procedures and departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Ethical Standards: Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.</li><li>Health and Safety: Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.</li></ul>



<h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Supply Chain Canada (or equivalent) designation is an asset.</li><li>PMP training or certification is an asset.</li><li>Manufacturing or Engineering education or experience is an asset.</li><li>Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in a custom-manufacturing environment.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of MS Office software, including Excel (pivot tables & VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint (presentations).</li><li>Ability to interpret engineering drawings.</li><li>Proven organizational and negotiation skills.</li><li>Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.</li><li>Ability to interact effectively in a team environment.</li><li>Ability to lead initiatives on a cross-functional team.</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.</li><li>Proven project management skills.</li><li>Experience developing and applying a project material procurement plan.</li><li>Ability to manage large data files derived from ERP systems.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.</li></ul>

<h3>Why join ATS Industrial Automation?</h3><ul><li>Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce.</li><li>We offer a robust total rewards package including competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, and Employee Share Purchase Program.</li><li>We provide work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and more.</li><li>Committed to your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and educational reimbursement.</li></ul><p>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. Please notify our offices if accommodation is necessary.</p><p>If you\'re excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.</p><p>Rationale: This description has been reformatted to remove irrelevant boilerplate and ensure proper HTML structure while preserving original content.</p></p>

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