Job Information
ATS Automation Project Procurement Lead in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 12689
Location:
Rolling Meadows, IL, US, 60008-3833
Date: Jun 7, 2024
Project Procurement Lead
ATS Life Sciences Chicago is a fast paced, exciting and progressive company experiencing incredible growth! We are currently looking for reliable, ambitious and hardworking employees to join our team. As a company, we pride ourselves on building a culture that values employees and promotes innovation, diversity, excellence in communication and commitment to personal/professional growth. Join our team and you will find we advocate a healthy working environment and opportunities to experience the rewards of contributing to a proactive and competent team.
TheProject Procurement Lead proactively monitors, manages, and maintains critical supply chain activities for all projects throughout the entire life cycle of the project. Develops weekly proactive status reports to the Project Manager for all engineering and buyer opportunities to harness for the project. Represents the key cost savings driver as the materials project manager for all assigned projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Develop a key strategic material plan starting at gate two (2) of an assigned project.
Ensure development of standard designs which must be used to minimize cost in design.
Oversee engineering standard designs are used, ensure growth suppliers are used, ensure effort is made in design to align to lowest cost manufacturing of weldments and components while meeting project requirements.
For large third-party suppliers, review supplier proposals and work with suppliers to ensure the lowest cost compliant solution as well as clear criteria and specifications for acceptance and testing
Research and develop strategic relationships with suppliers that strengthen ATS LS Chicago’s competitive edge.
Maintain a standard design & preferred parts list and use it to drive selection of common parts and design features across multiple projects.
Work closely with Project Management to drive buyers on material to be ordered on time according to schedules, and critical items and issues are identified ahead of time to actively monitor and maintain a successful supply chain operation.
Escalate issues to the Supply Chain leadership where necessary and provide project status updates when required.
Perform to project KPIs for material costs, on-time delivery (OTD) and first past yield (FPY).
For third-party, $100K or higher purchases, process purchasing documentation (e.g., purchase requisitions, purchase orders, cancellation forms and continuous improvement reports) in accordance with ATS LS Chicago policies and procedures.
Process, manage and provide status on orders for all 3rd party equipment (e.g., bowls, feeders, etc.) as materials Project Managers on assigned programs.
Resolve invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.
Highlight key risks to the department and Project Management for timelines, costs, specification issues, etc. via proactive behaviors vs. reactive.
Resolve discrepancies with suppliers regarding missing material, paperwork, missing data, etc.
Additional Information
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering, equivalent Purchasing and Supply Chain degree or experience.
Sound working knowledge of Excel, Word, Project, and other MS Office software.
Theoretical and hands-on knowledge of purchasing and material planning concepts.
Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact in a team environment.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
Exert up to 50 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 the manufacturing floor.
Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.
We are an equal employment employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.
Join the Winning Team at ATS Automation, a great place to automate your future! Take your place among the best in the business, and grow your career with the Life Science Systems Chicago division at ATS. We attract some of the most talented and motivated individuals from a range of fields, with our global offering and growth opportunities as we expand throughout the world. We want you to be a part of our TEAM!!! Learn more about us here (https://www.atslifesciences.com/) !
Work in an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.
Benefits ATS Life Sciences Chicago offers:
· Competitive compensation package
· Comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program)
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan Eligibility
· 401k with employer match
· Tuition reimbursement
· Wellness reimbursement
· Paid time off
· Annual paid volunteer day off
· Fully climate-controlled environment
· Professional growth opportunities
· And more!
(link is tohttps://www.atslifesciences.com/)