Director, Procurement and Supply Chain

ATS Automation • Cambridge, ON

2d • CA$128,000 - CA$176,000

About The Position

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them! Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business or materials management is required.
• Senior manager with demonstrated business and purchasing track record.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in operations or business analysis.
• At least 5 years of purchasing management experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving strategic sourcing activities globally for Cambridge Life Sciences.
• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives in support of Cambridge Life Sciences outsource manufacturing strategy.
• Working closely with all General Managers, divisional Materials Managers and Buyers to drive adoption of the Strategic Sourcing Process globally.
• Establishing clear procurement policies and procedures to guide supply chain management towards long-term business objectives.
• Driving manufacturing outsourcing strategy to low cost countries to achieve lowest cost at best quality and delivery for manufactured components.
• Developing strategic targets and goals based on industry trends.
• Benchmarking with external peer level executives to assess “best in class.”
• Driving ATS procurement performance to be “best in class.”
• Guiding supply chain personnel on business impact and supply market complexity.
• Developing appropriate strategies to ensure applicability, successful implementation and optimization of supply chain systems and successful completion of mission critical projects (i.e. SAP, JD Edwards or similar).
• Developing manufacturing partners locally and in low cost countries to support ATS needs.
• Coaching procurement personnel on supply chain initiatives to support the strategic plan.
• Approving recommendations on the optimal sourcing strategies and ensuring high-level buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve supply chain processes globally for Cambridge Life Sciences.
• Ensuring best practices are shared at all levels and divisions.
• Meeting with affected peers to discuss issues common across procurement areas.
• Developing high-level global project plans, identifying key deliverables and roles/responsibilities of team members.
• Establishing and managing a project budget.
• Obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders on plans and budget.
• Executing plan, communicating relevant project information to stakeholders.
• Coaching supply chain personnel in analysis of industry and their work with suppliers to set performance targets.
• Establishing a process to communicate issues and performance against targets.
• Identifying nonvalue-added activities across a broad range of suppliers and overseeing development of programs to reduce waste and improve effectiveness of both processes and information flow.
• Developing a solid, trusting relationship at executive levels of suppliers aimed at driving strategic value.
• Ensuring that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Demonstrating leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.
• Holding team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.
• Ensuring that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
• Carrying out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
• Ensuring that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established in the training matrix.
• Implementing appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Ensuring that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
• Providing information, instruction and supervision to employees.
• Taking every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.
• Attending HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.

Benefits

• Compensation: $128,000 to $176,000 CAD per year
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Benefits package (health and dental)
• $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.
• tuition reimbursement program
• individual development programs
• promoting from within
• Competitive starting salaries
• overtime pay eligibility
• paid vacation
• Employee Incentive Bonus program
• comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• 5% RRSP matching program
• optional Employee Share Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director