Project Procurement Lead

ATS Automation•Cambridge, ON

4d•$96,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.
Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements.
Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks.
Attend all required health, safety and environmental training.
Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Owning and forecasting the Project Management material budget.
Acting as liaison between the project team and the supply chain.
Reviewing as sold cost book and leading the creation of the project procurement plan with support for project team.
Identifying long lead risk materials and working with project management on risk mitigation strategies.
Reviewing and challenging of project standard component selection.
Scheduling and hosting project procurement kick-off meetings.
Participating in project execution planning meetings to ensure that project parts delivery needs are met in a timely manner through all project phases.
Providing weekly updates of project procurement plan, including forecast updates, escalation and risk.
Resolving issues with requisitions / drawings.
Providing updates as required for project DVM/whiteboard meetings.
Acting as liaison between project team and supply chain buyers.
Escalating supplier issues and supporting mitigation planning.
Attending and participating in design reviews to achieve lowest cost compliant solutions.
Understanding the product from initial design and providing early input regarding ease and cost of supply.
Maintaining regular product material cost metrics for each project and achieving project cost requirements.
Performing 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).
Creating and attending post project reviews.
Providing design support related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components within the ATS Certificate of Authorization as required.
Strictly following CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures.
Adhering to all ISO procedures and departmental policies and procedures.
Ensuring that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Adhering to all health and safety rules and procedures.