Buyer, Subcontract Manufacturing

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automation solutions provider in Cambridge is looking for a Buyer in Subcontract Manufacturing. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring production flow, and negotiating terms and prices. Candidates should have a post-secondary degree in materials management and a minimum of three years of experience in machining or fabrication. The position offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Employee bonus

Education reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in machining or fabrication.
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical supplier relationships and ensure seamless production flow.
• Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts with suppliers.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve payments.

Skills

Account Management

Execution

Insurance Management

Import & Export

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management

Tools

Excel

Word

Job 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

Are you a savvy negotiator with a passion for building strong supplier partnerships? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where precision quality and innovation matter? Join our dynamic supply chain team as a Buyer Subcontract Manufacturing and play a key role in powering cutting-edge automation and nuclear technology. This role you'll be at the heart of our operations, managing critical supplier relationships, ensuring seamless production flow and helping deliver world‑class solutions that make a real impact. If you're ready to bring your procurement skills to a high‑stakes high‑tech environment we want to hear from you!

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 ongoing 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

A post‑secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent. Manufacturing or Engineering education or experience is an asset.

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.

Purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment is an asset.

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.

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.

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

Key Skills

Account Management, Execution, Insurance Management, Import & Export, Catering Operations, Building Electrician

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1