ATS Company: ATS Corporation Requisition ID: 12546 Location: Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445 Date: Jun 26, 2024 Supply Chain Manager 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 600 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. Job Description Under broad, general guidelines and policies, has responsibility for driving all aspects of strategic sourcing activities for ATS Ohio. Responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives in support of ATS Ohio outsource manufacturing strategy as well as the receiving and shipping activities. Work closely with General Manager and Buyers and Material Handling Clerks to drive adoption of the Strategic Sourcing Process. Adhere to all established procedures as defined by ATS Quality Procedures, Process Flows, Work Instructions, Safety Procedures, and the Employee Handbook. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy-Specific: • Establish clear procurement policies and procedures to guide supply chain management towards long-term business objectives. • Drive manufacturing outsourcing strategy to low-cost countries to achieve lowest cost at best quality and delivery for manufactured components with quality standards and delivery requirements. • Develop strategic targets and goals based on industry trends. • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine current and future availability of material and prepare reports. • Negotiate with suppliers to resolve problems on prices, deliveries or specifications. • Accountable for materials order dates and delivery to coincide with shop floor requirements. • Placement of orders for large capital purchases and for high value equipment for automation projects. • Review and approve contracts, purchase orders and invoices. • Benchmark with external peer level executives to assess “best in class.” . Sourcing Strategy: • Guide supply chain personnel on business impact and supply market complexity. • Develop appropriate strategies to ensure applicability, successful implementation and optimization of supply chain systems and successful completion of mission critical projects. Process Improvement: • Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes for ATS Ohio. • Ensure best practices are shared at all levels. • Meet with affected peers to discuss issues common across procurement areas. Project Management: • Develop high-level project plans, identifying key deliverables and roles/responsibilities of team members. • Establish and manage a project budget. • Obtain buy-in from key stakeholders on plans and budget. • Execute plan, communicating relevant project information to stakeholders. Supplier Management/Partnership: • Coach supply chain personnel in analysis of industry and their work with suppliers to set performance targets. • Establish a process to communicate issues and performance against targets. • Identify non-value added activities across a broad range of suppliers and oversee development of programs to reduce waste and improve effectiveness of both processes and information flow. • Develop a solid, trusting relationship at executive levels of suppliers aimed at driving strategic value. • 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. Accountability: • Year over year reduction in materials and third party equipment costs. • Total customer satisfaction of internal operations groups. • Excellent relationships with all major suppliers. . EDUCATION: • A bachelor’s degree in business or materials management is required, MBA is preferred. EXPERIENCE: • Senior manager with demonstrated business and purchasing track record with a minimum of 10 years experience in operations or business analysis and at least 5 years of purchasing management experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor. • Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. • Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens • Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions. • Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES(Health, Safety, & Environmental): • Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance. • Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process. • Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained. • Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements. • Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix. • Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. • Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition. • Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees. • Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees. Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because: + We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people. + We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs. + We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards:Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program. + We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.