DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN/PROCUREMENT/PURCHASING (Ontario)

DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN/PROCUREMENT/PURCHASING (Ontario)

06 Sep
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Voyis
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Ontario

06 Sep

Voyis

Ontario

Voyis designs and manufactures high-performance underwater optical sensors (lasers, cameras, lights) for underwater vehicles that expand capability and enhance understanding in underwater surveys and exploration. Our products have enabled our customers to survey more than 10,000km of ocean floor across all 7 continents, helping people better understand those remote, challenging environments. All our products are proudly designed and built in Waterloo.

Voyis operates independently and is part of Kraken Robotics. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will be crucial in supporting the overall supply chain operations within Voyis. You will be responsible for purchasing system components and consumables for manufacturing.

You will coordinate deliveries with suppliers to ensure delivery deadlines are met. You will conduct some shipping & receiving activities. Purchase parts, consumables, equipment, services, and other requirements as needed by manufacturing and supporting departments.

Partner with internal departments to clarify purchasing requirements, obtain and evaluate quotations, select suitable suppliers, release purchase orders, and communicate order status. Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment and delivery terms, minimum order quantities, service levels, and other commercial conditions with suppliers. Monitor supplier confirmations, open purchase orders, lead times, shortages, and delivery risks.

Expedite critical orders and proactively communicate issues to production planning and other stakeholders. Create and maintain accurate supplier, item, purchasing, and logistics records in the ERP system, including vendor information, part data, pricing, lead times, negotiated terms, and shipping instructions.



Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments worldwide, including obtaining freight quotations, selecting carriers and service levels, scheduling pickups, tracking deliveries, and resolving freight issues.

Prepare and retain accurate shipping, customs, and trade documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable import and export requirements. Work with suppliers, accounting, quality, and end users to resolve purchase-order, receipt, pricing, freight, tax, invoice, quality, return, and credit discrepancies. Prepare and maintain purchasing and logistics reports covering spend, material consumption, open purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, freight costs, supplier delivery performance, lead times, and other relevant indicators.

Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, inventory transactions, discrepancy investigations, bin-location maintenance, and 5S or other workplace-organization initiatives. Provide backup support for receiving and warehousing activities, including inspecting deliveries for visible damage, verifying quantities and documentation, completing ERP receipts, labeling materials, and placing items in the correct storage locations. Create, maintain, and improve process documentation and work instructions for purchasing, supplier management, logistics, receiving,



and inventory control.

Experience in a supply chain operations role involving purchasing, supplier coordination, international logistics, inventory management, or a combination of these functions. Post‑secondary education in purchasing, supply chain, operations, business, or a similar field. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, and facilities.

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze purchasing and logistics data, identify trends, and produce accurate reports. A degree or diploma in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Purchasing, or ASCM certification. Exposure to hardware assembly, electronics or high‑tech manufacturing environments. 5 weeks of total time off, flexible work hours and a dedication to a work‑life balance. ~ Vacation purchase program ~ Employee‑directed personal education funds to drive continuous learning. ~ Regular company‑wide social events We get excited about building cool stuff and working on exciting projects like going to the Titanic, Endurance (and lots of other shipwrecks too!).

Each member of our team makes a significant impact not just on our business, but on our customers as well. At Voyis we value diversity and we’re proud to be an equal chance workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

No telephone or walk‑in inquiries please.

📌 DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN/PROCUREMENT/PURCHASING (Ontario)
🏢 Voyis
📍 Ontario

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