Location: Pickering
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 Year
Hourly Rate: $78 - 95/hour
Vacancies: 1
Summary
Under minimal supervision, supports the strategic sourcing and acquisition of all
technical materials, components, equipment and services necessary for complex engineering
and design projects bridging the disciplines of engineering and the supply chain. Requires
collaboration with design engineers, project managers, and vendors to ensure projects are
delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Combines engineering
knowledge with a strategic procurement mindset to evaluate and qualify all technical materials
and services required for sourcing and manufacturing. Reviews drawing and other technical
documents for manufacturability and ensure that all work is performed in compliance with
technical and quality requirements. Performs supplier assessments and risk reviews to obtain
high-quality supply chain performance. May mentor lower-level Procurement Engineers.
Major Duties
• Works with design engineers during the product development and design phases to define
technical specifications and requirements for materials, components, and manufacturability.
• Reviews and interprets engineering drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs) and other technical
documents to align with procurement needs, providing technical guidance to internal teams
on material selection, manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
• Leads the technical evaluation and qualification of new suppliers, including on-site
assessments of production capability, quality systems, and risk profile.
• Resolves technical issues with suppliers during development and manufacturing, ensuring
their processes can consistently meet our technical and quality specifications of the
components.
• Coordinates and executes strategic sourcing plans for all critical components, including makeor-buy
analyses for complex or custom-fabricated components.
• Ensures all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and
ethical sourcing practices.
• Conducts research to identify suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop supplier
panels that support the company's long-term vision for manufacturing.
• Assesses and mitigates supply chain risks associated with a new product, including singlesource
dependencies, intellectual property concerns, and geopolitical instability.
• Mentors lower-level Procurement Engineers.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a science or technical field plus a minimum of 10 years of technical procurement and/or supply chain experience is required.
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.