Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop and manage global vendor relationships within a specific commodity category, driving cost reduction initiatives and ensuring supply chain efficiency and sustainability across multiple regions. You will collaborate closely with the Global Category Manager and various ATS stakeholders to align category strategies with overall business objectives. Additionally, you will support the Global Category Manager in workshops, report preparation, and follow-up activities for key initiatives across ATS divisions. A key aspect of the role will involve identifying, evaluating, and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead complex negotiations and manage contracts to secure optimal terms and conditions.
• Negotiate framework agreements covering pricing, credit terms, discounts, rebates, and general terms for multiple projects.
• Evaluate and approve vendors based on their ability to meet company objectives.
• Use historical and benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing.
• Conduct ongoing reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities in products, services, equipment, and expenses.
• Mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, operations, finance, procurement) to align category strategies.
• Maintain industry knowledge and stay informed on supplier business and supply market trends.
• Promote sustainability practices in category strategies to support company goals.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices in global category management

Skills and Education

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, business administration or equivalent discipline
• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPM is a plus

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
• Deep understanding of global procurement processes, market dynamics, and supply chain management

Experience

• 5+ years of sourcing and procurement in manufacturing
• Proven ability to develop long-term sourcing strategies
• Experience managing supply chain across regions/countries
• Proficient in Excel, MS Office; ERP (JDE) experience preferred
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Excellent communication and influence at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team player with cross-discipline collaboration skills

About ATS

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.