Specialist, Procurement Planning

Redlen Technologies Inc.•Central Saanich, BC

24d

About The Position

Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose– a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M– a testament to our industry leadership. With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success. Redlen's teams, mirroring the multifaceted diversity of Canadian society, exemplify our commitment to leveraging a wide range of ideas and backgrounds as a driving force for innovation, business excellence, and pioneering advancements in STEM. Reporting to the Purchasing and Procurement Manager, the Procurement Planning Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining procurement plans and making sure that material availability aligns with project deliverables and project build plans. This includes coordination with Engineering, Program Management, QA and Planning to ensure that all project deliverables are met on time and aligned with company targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Planning, or related field (or equivalent experience).
4-5 years of procurement or manufacturing planning experience preferably in a project-driven requirement.
Experience in manufacturing, electronics, high tech, or engineering industries.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain procurement plans aligned to production builds, project schedules, and program milestones.
Translate demand forecasts, BOMs, and project requirements into actionable purchasing plans
Ensure procurement timelines are synchronized with internal build schedules and supplier lead times.
Identify potential material shortages, long lead risks, and capacity constraints; proactively develop mitigation plans
Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to ensure alignment on material requirements and priorities.
Participate in project and schedule review meetings to provide procurement status, risks, and recovery plans.
Support smooth transition of materials from NPI/prototype phase into volume manufacturing.
Ensure materials and components are purchased according to project schedules.
Create and maintain project based material requirements and procurement tracking tools.
Support inventory planning decisions to balance availability, cost, and working capital.