Procurement Specialist

About Nanometrics

With 40 years of seismic technology and industry application experience, we are a global, award-winning company providing monitoring solutions and equipment for studying artificial and natural seismicity. From mission-critical seismic arrays, tsunami and early earthquake warning systems in over 90 countries across the globe to induce seismicity monitoring in the energy sector. We specialize in full-service, integrated solutions for studying artificial and natural seismicity, including turnkey seismic networks, industry-leading precision instrumentation, complete data processing, analysis services, and software applications.

Procurement Specialist

Director, Supply Chain

Ottawa, ON

Contract (12 months)

With 40 years of seismic technology and industry application experience, we are a global, award-winning company providing monitoring solutions and equipment for studying artificial and natural seismicity. From mission-critical seismic arrays, tsunami and early earthquake warning systems in over 90 countries across the globe to induce seismicity monitoring in the energy sector. We specialize in full-service, integrated solutions for studying artificial and natural seismicity, including turnkey seismic networks, industry-leading precision instrumentation, complete data processing, analysis services, and software applications.

At Nanometrics, we proudly cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, driving a global impact with cutting-edge technology, all while upholding our core values: mission-driven focus, customer obsession, intentional innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring that materials are purchased and delivered on time to ensure ongoing production needs are met. Understanding the purchasing service function, the individual will demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills as well as the ability to build relationships both with suppliers and internal customers.

• Sourcing and Procurement of materials or services required to support our Customers both internally and externally. (i.e. Electronic components, Custom material, project materials.)
• Execution of Purchase Orders, follow-up and quotations
• Working with Suppliers to ensure on time delivery performance and forecast planning as needed
• Flexibility and problem resolution when required to meet key performance metrics. (Quality, On-Time Delivery and Price Objectives)
• Working with Suppliers to ensure stocking strategies are in line with expectations
• Multi-Sourcing initiatives as required - 2nd or even 3rd sourcing where necessary
• Serve as a key contributor to negotiation of supplier contracts e.g. MSA’s, LOI, Kan Ban.

• As a key contributor you will ensure that procurement is aligned with other Departments schedule and requirements as needed e.g. Production, NPI, Logistics, meeting Revenue goals, cost savings and inventory strategies as needed
• Monitor and recommend alternative solutions to challenges proactively
• Develop new supply sources as alternates to poorly performing suppliers or sole source materials/services
• Drive and support continuous cost reduction initiatives
• Interact closely with suppliers and engineering to resolve performance issues.

• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in related role
• Certification or accreditation in Business Administration, Procurement or Supply Chain Management
• Strong Computer skills e.g. ERP, Documentation Control (i.e. Drawings, Datasheets)
• High level attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical, and capable of working in a rigorous environment consisting of a high volume of information and comparative analysis
• Advanced Computer skills eg. ERP, Documentation Control (ie. Drawings, Datasheets)

• Strong negotiation skills
• Relationship building and management skills
• In depth understanding and knowledge of the industry
• Competence in using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel

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