Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads a multi-disciplined team focused on sourcing strategy and execution for direct and indirect categories, unlocking sustainable cost advantages, compressing lead times, improving working capital and elevating supplier performance using strategic sourcing levers.

Partnering with Applications, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Global Supply Chain teams, this role builds resilient supply bases, negotiates best-in-class commercial terms, and drives Supplier on-time delivery (OTD) and quality results. Success is measured against OTD, Purchase Price Variance (PPV), and Quality Metrics.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of Supply Chain professionals performing functions such as Cost Estimating, Buying, Supplier Management, and Strategic Sourcing (or others as assigned).
• Expand and leverage pre-qualified “Growth Suppliers” where they provide favorable commercial conditions.
• Deliver measurable cost reductions using purchasing levers, including should-cost analysis, VA/VE workshops, supplier consolidation, and competitive bidding.
• Drive PPV and total cost of ownership (TCO) targets.
• Reduce plan-to-receipt lead times (blanket POs, VMI, consignment inventories), payment term optimization, and dual/multi-sourcing.
• Manage and deliver on aggressive KPI’s (Cost Reductions, OTD, PPV, Supplier Quality)
• Drive Supplier Scorecards, drive monthly business reviews (MBRs) and Continuous Improvement roadmaps.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders; ensure Engineering and Operations requirements (fit, form, function) are translated into sourcing decisions.
• Manage cost containment, product standardization, supplier consolidation and benchmarking reports, and other supply chain management strategies that maximize value while ensuring that ATS standards are maintained or enhanced.
• Develop, Coach, and Mentor the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Execute the performance management process including conducting performance reviews, delivering progressive discipline etc.
• Maintain favourable Terms and Conditions for ATS.
• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions

Continuous Improvement:

• Understand the ATS Business Model (ABM) fundamentals, value drivers and concepts, and be accountable within your role to objective data analysis, reporting and driving continuous improvement.
• Identify, lead, and complete any level of Continuous Improvement opportunities (e.g., Just Do It, Problem Solving, and Kaizen) using a variety of Continuous Improvement tools and become ABM Bootcamp certified no later than 18 months in the position (internal training will be provided).
• Use Daily Visual Management to drive decisions.
• Lead and sustain Problem Solving activities to improve performance.

Qualifications

Education:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in materials management or equivalent. Supply Chain Canada (or equivalent) designation is an asset. PMP training or certification is an asset. Manufacturing or Engineering education or experience is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, supply chain or sourcing operation.
• Experience in a custom manufacturing environment
• Must be a business professional with strong engineering or supply chain expertise.
• Professional knowledge and experience in Electro-Mechanical components, manufacturing processes, and cost structure will be an advantage.
• Lean Six Sigma Knowledge
• Ability to work independently, good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient expert level ability in MS Excel
• Strategic thinker, assertive, and able to make decisions independently.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and behaviours focused on customer satisfaction and servant leadership.
• Results oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interface with all organizational levels – internal & external.
• Expert market analysis to dissect market size, players, customers, growth, technology replacements/forecasts, pricing trends, etc., to formulate sourcing strategies.
• Relentless drive to overachieve and no-excuses professional, making the most of resources available, and a team player who can roll up his/her sleeves to get the job done.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically but detailed oriented to support ideology with facts.
• Ability to articulate points of view with executive management but execute plans when directed.

Health, Safety & Environmental

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team: We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams. What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030! INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS! We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program 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 benefits will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation. 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 a personal disability. We would ask that 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.