Buyer - Subcontracting Manufacturing

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company in Cambridge is looking for a Buyer - Subcontracting Manufacturing. You will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing subcontract machining and fabrication needs, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries. Candidates should have a relevant diploma or degree along with experience in purchasing and communication skills. Competitive total rewards and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salaries

Tuition reimbursement program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Employee Incentive Bonus program

5% RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a custom manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of purchasing concepts and the ability to read engineering drawings are assets.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing documentation in accordance with ATS policies.
• Track purchase order deliveries to ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate prices and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Communicate with and evaluate suppliers for company requirements.

Skills

Purchasing or materials management knowledge

MS Office software proficiency

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Excellent communication skills

Team interaction

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management

Job description

Overview

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 help advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, 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.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Procurement Team Leader, the Buyer - Subcontracting Manufacturing will source, negotiate, and purchase a variety of sub-contract machining and fabrication requirements in accordance with departmental goals, objectives, and best practices. The Buyer - Subcontracting Manufacturing will also be involved in Purchase Order management – confirmations, expediting, problem resolution and processing NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing documentation (i.e., Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Cancellation Forms, and non-conforming product) in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.
• Track, monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to schedules.
• Communicate with, evaluate, and approve suppliers to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals and objectives.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.
• Prepares reports and data as required.
• Assist Senior & Intermediate Buyers with special projects and/or tasks as required.

Qualifications

Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada (or equivalent) designation is an asset. Manufacturing or Engineering education or experience is an asset.

Experience:

• Theoretical or hands-on knowledge of purchasing or materials management concepts is an asset.
• Experience in a custom manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Teams).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings is an asset.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact in a team environment.

Nice to Have

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 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, 5% 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 notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.