Buyer, Subcontractor Manufacturing

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Stock Purchase Plan

Health Care Benefits + $600 HealthCare

Employee Engagement Events

Employee Development Programs

Job summary

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc in Cambridge, ON is seeking a Buyer for subcontracted machining and fabrication. You will manage sourcing, vendor selection, and procurement processes to ensure on-time delivery to production schedules.

The role requires at least 3 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and solid Excel/MS Office proficiency. A health care benefits package, an incentive plan, a stock purchase program, and engaging employee events accompany a

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machining or fabrication is required (min 3 years).
• Proven negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word) and data benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Review part blueprints and determine subcontract work required and select optimal vendors.
• Process purchasing documents (requisitions, POs, etc.) per ATS policies.
• Track and expedite PO deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Negotiate prices, terms and delivery with suppliers; resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Conduct on-site vendor visits to assess capabilities and performance.
• Maintain awareness of new supply sources and opportunities for cost savings.

Skills

Sourcing & purchasing

Vendor negotiation

Procurement planning

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

On-site vendor visits

Education

PMAC membership (asset)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Requisition ID: 17621

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Buyer, Subcontractor Manufacturing

Job Description

• Pay Rate: $72,000 to $99,000


• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus


• Stock Purchase Plan


• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account


• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)


• Employee Development Programs

MAJOR DUTIES

Sourcing and purchasing of sub-contracted machining and fabrication requirements in accordance with the Principles of Buying to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review part blueprints, understand type of subcontract work required and choose optimal sub-contract vendor.


• Process purchasing documentation (i.e requisitions, purchase orders, cancellation forms, continual improvement reports) in accordance with ATS policies and procedures.


• Track, monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on-time delivery to production schedules.


• Expedite purchase orders based on input from project teams.


• Communicate with, evaluate and approve vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives. This will include on-site visits to subcontract vendor locations.


• Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with suppliers.


• Expedite problems with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity and delivery of goods purchased.


• Keep informed of new sources of supply for materials and services.


• Perform on-going review of product, service, equipment and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.


• Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.


• Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.


• Act as a key resource for ATS staff by assisting in the research and development of products, service and equipment alternatives, initiation and follow-up of evaluations, requests for quotation and other day-to-day procurement.


• Adhere to all ISO Procedures and departmental policies and procedures.


• 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.

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Member of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is an asset.

Experience:

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings is a requirement for this position.


• A minimum of 3 years experience in machining or fabrication is required.


• A minimum of three years purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment.


• Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word and other MS Office software.


• Theoretical and hands on knowledge of purchasing and material planning concepts.


• Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.


• Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.


• Ability to interact in a team environment.