Buyer – Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Buyer will manage the procurement of a wide range of commodities, ensuring that purchases align with ATS’s buying principles and support departmental goals. You will act as the liaison between project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep production schedules on track.

Key responsibilities

• Process requisitions, purchase orders, cancellations and improvement reports according to ATS policies.
• Track and monitor PO deliveries, coordinate changes with project teams, and minimize production impact.
• Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Expedite supplier issues related to cost, quality, quantity or delivery.
• Review product, service and equipment usage to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies and present them for management approval.
• Maintain accurate item records, ensure proper setup, and support outgoing shipments with component details.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of supply‑chain experience and at least 3 years of purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Fundamental working knowledge of GD+T.
• Strong knowledge of ATS policies, ISO procedures and the Code of Business Conduct.

Required skills

• Excel
• Word
• MS Office suite
• Blueprint reading
• GD+T