Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Senior Manager | Global Category Management
Location: Europe (Smart Working Enabled / Hybrid)
ATS Corporation is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Global Category Manager to develop and execute strategic supplier and category sourcing solutions. Operating within a highly collaborative, global, and multicultural environment, this role will lead high-impact negotiations, manage key international stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous cost optimization.
Education: University degree in Procurement, Business Management, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of strategic sourcing and project management experience, ideally within a custom manufacturing or industrial environment.
Data & Analytics: Advanced capability to manage, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets derived from ERP systems (excellent Excel skills required).
Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with a proven ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams.
At ATS, it starts with our People!
We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.
Why Join ATS?
The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.
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 personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.
The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.
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.
