Job Description

Job SummaryIn 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 EducationEducation:

• Bachelors 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 ATSATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the worlds most successful companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at more than 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China. The Companys shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATS

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