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.
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.

HELPING ADVANCE THE FUTURE
ATS is an industry leader in planning, designing, building, commissioning and servicing automated manufacturing and assembly systems — including automation products and test solutions — for a broadly-diversified base of customers. ATS’ reputation, knowledge, global presence and standard automation technology platforms differentiate the Company and provide competitive advantages in the worldwide manufacturing automation market for life sciences, food and beverage, consumer products, transportation, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,500 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. The Company’s website can be found at www.atsautomation.com. The Company’s common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol ATS.