Category Manager

Regional Category Manager
Department:  Supply Chain

Reports To:

Senior Category Manager

Salary Range:  $112,000 - $154,000 CAD

Travel Requirements:  Minimal

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Overview
ATS Corporation is looking for an experienced Regional Category Manager to develop and implement supplier and category sourcing strategies and solutions, while actively managing and enhancing existing key global stakeholder relationships.

This role will communicate, evaluate and negotiate with external suppliers and ascertain their ability to meet ATS requirements and overall objectives. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the industry and supply market, and have strong communication skills in order to forge and maintain vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall strategy and relationship with vendors globally

Owns the overall assigned ATS Material spend and is responsible to achieve savings in line with business objectives

Devise and implement a category acquisition strategy

Communicate with, evaluate and approve vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals and objectives

Negotiate framework agreements with suppliers which may include pricing, credit terms, discounts, rebates and other general terms, applicable across multiple projects

Perform ongoing review of product, service, equipment and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings

Focus in performing data analysis to find opportunities and drive change in all aspects to improve material costs, such as supplier selection, elimination of high cost components/suppliers

Perform an effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure best pricing for ATS

Be the single point of contact for all new difficult and unusual issues that may arise, ensuring that ownership and accountability are clearly established and communicated

Be knowledgeable of the industry, suppliers’ business and the supply market overall

Effective use of historical and other benchmarking data to ensure competitive pricing

Select vendors to use in ATS divisions, based on requirements and business considerations

Lead and participate in workshops to drive tangible cost savings working with ATS segments and ATS Corporate

Evaluate and deploy a suitable buying process for material in North America and globally

Support VP Global Supply Chain North America and Senior Manager, Category Management on gathering data and preparing reports / presentations for upper management

Develop category strategies (vision, strategic objectives, and action) to govern actions and decisions towards a better ATS business

Adhere to all ISO procedures and departmental policies and procedures

Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct

Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures

Qualifications

A degree in a purchasing related field, business management, engineering, or equivalent discipline. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.

A minimum of 5 years of sourcing and project management experience in a custom manufacturing environment.

Proven capability to develop and apply sourcing strategies to drive long term business improvement.

Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word and other MS Office software.

Ability to effectively manage large data files derived from ERP systems.

Proven negotiation and commercial capabilities.

Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Good analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to interact in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions

Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people

Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way

Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best

Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable)

And much more!

EEO Statement
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 personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

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