Procurement Specialist - Outsourcing

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 13157

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Procurement Specialist - Outsourcing

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.

Job Description

Reporting to the Procurement Team Lead - Outsourcing, the Procurement Specialist – Outsourcing will work with Divisional stakeholders to identify and execute optimal sourcing solutions that will enable growth and increase overall gross margin for Cambridge Life Sciences (cLS). The Procurement Specialist - Outsourcing will also be involved in Purchase Order management – confirmations, expediting, problem resolution and processing NCR’s.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Work closely with the Procurement Team Leader – Outsourcing to source outsourced sub-assembly solutions.
2. Process purchasing documentation (i.e., Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Cancellation Forms, and non-conforming product) in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.
3. Leverage the Global Supply Chain Team specialized knowledge in category management and VAVE to lower costs for cLS.
4. Develop outsourcing strategies and implement solutions to facilitate improved delivery, inventory plays, cost optimization, transaction reduction.
5. Support engineering standardization initiatives.
6. Execute the RFQ process / make-buy analysis / supplier selection criteria.
7. Along with the Supplier Development Specialist, maintain ongoing supplier relationships and performance monitoring. Identify supplier performance risks in order to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
8. Provide support and input throughout the design process.
9. Engage preferred sub-contractors as applicable.
10. Identify and recommend optimal cost / schedule improvement options.
11. Lead ongoing status reviews with contract manufacturers.
12. Manage Pre-shipment approvals.
13. Manage revision requests.
14. Manage non-conformances.
15. Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.
16. Maintain favorable Terms and Conditions for ATS.

Qualifications

Education:

A post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Equivalent Experience.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience in Assembly Operations.

Minimum 3 years related experience in Supply Chain Management (preferred).

Advanced knowledge of MS Office software including Excel - pivot tables & VLOOKUP + Power Point - presentations.

The ability to interpret engineering drawings is a requirement for this position.

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 contribute on a cross-functional team.

Fluency in Mandarin considered a valuable asset.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving.

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 4% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

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. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.