Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Cambridge, Canada - ATS Automation Tooling Systems

ATS Automation Tooling Systems

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Cambridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Major Duties:

The Manager, Strategic Soucing is responsible for driving the supply chain solutions that will enable growth while optimizing the overall cost structure and increasing the overall gross margin for Industrial Automation globally.

Specific Responsibilities:

Work closely with Global Engineering to develop outsourced partners for automation and low cost engineering options
KPI blended contractor rate ($/hr) and impact on income statement
KPI cost level to outsource sub assemblies and automation cells < ATS cost
Maximize use of low cost regions and suppliers/partners to achieve optimal cost structure and quality.
Drive supply chain risk reduction by understanding supply chain gaps in Nuclear and EV areas and support supplier development and risk mitigation
Establish a long range supply chain planning process to address capacity gaps
Leverage the Global Supply Chain Team specialized knowledges in category management and VAVE to lower costs for Industrial Automation
Analyze our buy and recommend solutions to facilitate improved delivery, inventory plays, cost optimization, transaction reduction
Support engineering standardization initiatives
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education

A postsecondary diploma or degree in purchasing or equivalent. Engineering degree and completion of the PMAC is an asset.

Experience

A minimum of eight ten years of purchasing management and strategic sourcing experience in a global organization.

Health & Safety
All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters.

Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.

Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
We offer a robust total rewards package
Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

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

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