Material Program Manager

Raytheon; Midland; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical systems firm in Midland, Ontario is seeking two Material Program Managers to lead and coordinate supply chain activities. The role requires extensive experience in supply chain management, program execution, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a university degree along with substantial relevant experience. The position offers career growth and competitive compensation with various benefits.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Annual incentive program

Subsidized cafeteria

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in supply chain.
• Experience with procurement, logistics, and finance is essential.
• Leadership experience in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all program supply chain activities from initiation to closure.
• Develop and implement material strategies aligned with program goals.
• Drive cost and performance commitments while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Program Management

Risk Management

Supplier Management

Decision-making

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

ProductCenter

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2025-09-26

Country: Canada
Location: ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada
Position Role Type: Unspecified

ELCAN is seeking two Material Program Managers to join the Supply Chain Management Team. Raytheon ELCAN has been at the forefront of high-precision optical systems for over 70 years, renowned for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. The Material Program Manager (MPM) will lead and coordinate all program supply chain activities and serve as the key liaison between program managers, IPTs, functional leads, and the supply chain organization. The MPM will develop and execute program material strategies that align with program supply chain objectives and work with engineering, quality, and operations to develop schedule-based material requirements planning (MRP) strategies that support program success. This role requires collaboration across functions and the ability to influence to impact short- and long-term goals of the program and IPT Team.

Why choose ELCAN? At ELCAN, you’re not just starting a job – you’re building a career. We offer a dynamic, forward-thinking environment with a culture of innovation and teamwork, opportunities for skill development and career advancement, job flexibility, competitive compensation (including a signing bonus, annual incentive program, subsidized cafeteria, and tuition reimbursement opportunities). You’ll contribute to projects that push the limits of optical performance and have a real-world impact, alongside industry professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and support all program-related supply chain activities from program initiation through contract closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and implement program material strategies including risk and opportunity management, bids, forecasts, and master production plans (MPP).
• Drive supply chain execution to achieve cost, schedule, and performance commitments while ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Provide clear and timely reporting through program reviews, cost reviews, and customer briefings and management meetings.
• Support proposals, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management to strengthen program outcomes.
• Foster strong collaboration and relations across customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams such as program management, engineering, operations, and quality.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives including process enhancements, digital transformation, and compliance with cybersecurity DFARS and EXIM requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain data and information required for investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist the team with other supplier-related actions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance.
• Experience leading in an IPT environment.
• Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management.
• Experience developing and executing risk/opportunity plans to meet program goals.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Work experience in Supply Chain within the Aerospace/Defense industry.
• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Supply Chain Certification is an asset.
• Experience translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements and reviewing statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience interfacing with external customers and all levels of internal organization.
• Experience with MRP systems and tools such as ProductCenter.
• High degree of financial acumen.
• Knowledge of Canadian Government acquisition laws and regulations.
• Experience supporting/leading proposal efforts.
• ERP experience.

ELCAN does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applications for our positions.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, have resided in Canada for at least five consecutive years, and meet all program requirements. Job offers are conditional upon successful security screening.

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