Procurement Operations Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Benefits: 

• Compensation: $128,000 to $176,000 CAD per year 
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus 
• 5% RRSP match 
• Stock purchase plan 
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation 
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account 
• Half-Day Fridays 
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities. 
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation. 

MAJOR DUTIES: 

Under broad, general guidelines and policies, has responsibility for driving strategic sourcing activities globally for Cambridge Life Sciences.  Responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives in support of Cambridge Life Sciences outsource manufacturing strategy.  Work closely with all General Managers, divisional Materials Managers and Buyers to drive adoption of the Strategic Sourcing Process globally. 

Accountability: 

• Year over year reduction in materials and third party equipment costs. 
• Total customer satisfaction of all internal operations groups. 
• Excellent relationships with all major suppliers. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Strategy-Specific: 

• Establish clear procurement policies and procedures to guide supply chain management towards long-term business objectives. 
• Drive manufacturing outsourcing strategy to low cost countries to achieve lowest cost at best quality and delivery for manufactured components. 
• Develop strategic targets and goals based on industry trends. 
• Benchmark with external peer level executives to assess “best in class.”  
• Drive ATS procurement performance to be “best in class.”  

Sourcing Strategy: 

• Guide supply chain personnel on business impact and supply market complexity.  
• Develop appropriate strategies to ensure applicability, successful implementation and optimization of supply chain systems and successful completion of mission critical projects (i.e. SAP, JD Edwards or similar). 
• Develop manufacturing partners locally and in low cost countries to support ATS needs. 
• Coach procurement personnel on supply chain initiatives to support the strategic plan. 
• Approve recommendations on the optimal sourcing strategies and ensure high-level buy-in from key stakeholders. 

Process Improvement: 

• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes globally for Cambridge Life Sciences. 
• Ensure best practices are shared at all levels and divisions. 
• Meet with affected peers to discuss issues common across procurement areas. 

Project Management: 

• Develop high-level global project plans, identifying key deliverables and roles/responsibilities of team members. 
• Establish and manage a project budget. 
• Obtain buy-in from key stakeholders on plans and budget. 
• Execute plan, communicating relevant project information to stakeholders. 
  

Supplier Management/Partnership: 

• Coach supply chain personnel in analysis of industry and their work with suppliers to set performance targets. 
• Establish a process to communicate issues and performance against targets. 
• Identify nonvalue-added activities across a broad range of suppliers and oversee development of programs to reduce waste and improve effectiveness of both processes and information flow. 
• Develop a solid, trusting relationship at executive levels of suppliers aimed at driving strategic value.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

• A bachelor’s degree in business or materials management is required, MBA is preferred.  

Experience: 

• Senior manager with demonstrated business and purchasing track record with a minimum of 10 years experience in operations or business analysis and at least 5 years of purchasing management experience. 
  

Health and Safety:

• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. 
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance. 
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process. 
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained. 
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements. 
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established in the training matrix. 
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. 
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition. 
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees. 
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees. 
• Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.