Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters
- both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission‑critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise
- on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them. 96,000
- $132,000 CAD Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus Stock Purchase Plan Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account Do you enjoy solving problems where engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and project delivery meet? As a Project Procurement Lead, you will own the material budget and material schedule for assigned projects, translating evolving technical requirements into clear procurement plans, timely decisions and practical risk‑mitigation actions. This is a hands‑on, cross‑functional role for someone who can interpret engineering drawings, understand how machined and fabricated components are made, and bring people together to resolve cost, quality and delivery challenges. You will have meaningful visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence projects from early design through post‑project review.



Own and forecast the project material budget and maintain the project procurement plan throughout execution. Partner with project and program managers, engineering, assembly, buyers and suppliers to align material requirements with the production schedule. Identify long‑lead materials, delivery risks and cost pressures early, then lead practical mitigation and escalation plans. Develop and execute strategies that support material cost reduction, including a target of reducing material costs by 10% where project conditions allow. Review component selections and engineering drawings, contribute supply‑market insight during design reviews, and help identify lower‑cost compliant solutions. Lead procurement kick‑off meetings, provide weekly forecasts and updates, and support daily visual management and project review meetings. Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery commitments and recovery plans with suppliers while balancing supplier realities with project needs. Resolve requisition and drawing issues, support technical discussions with suppliers, and engage internal value‑engineering expertise when needed. Use historical and benchmarking data to assess competitive pricing and monitor purchase price variance and material‑cost performance. Capture lessons learned through post‑project reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. A post‑secondary diploma or degree in materials management, manufacturing, engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.



Experience in machining, toolmaking, estimating, welding, quality or technical purchasing is highly relevant. Experience developing and maintaining a project material procurement plan, or closely related experience managing material cost and schedule commitments. Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority. Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including working confidently with large ERP‑derived data sets, pivot tables and lookup functions. A self‑starter who takes initiative, works effectively across functions and independently drives work forward while knowing when to seek support or elevate risks Assets that will help you stand out Experience in nuclear, regulated manufacturing or another quality‑intensive environment. Experience purchasing or quoting custom automation, machined components or fabricated assemblies. PMP training or certification. 0 or NQA quality requirements. Early success will come from building robust working relationships, learning the project and supplier landscape, asking thoughtful questions and establishing a reliable rhythm for weekly forecasting, risk review and communication. As you grow into the role, you will become a trusted connection between project teams and the supply base, helping the business make informed trade‑offs and keep complex work moving. Work arrangement and travel This position is based in Cambridge, Ontario and is expected to be on‑site four to five days per week, depending on business and project needs. Occasional travel within Ontario is expected, typically one to two days per month, to meet with suppliers and support issue resolution. W

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