Supply Chain Specialist

Why Redlen Technologies?

Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process.

At Redlen Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose– a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M– a testament to our industry leadership.
With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success. Redlen's teams, mirroring the multifaceted diversity of Canadian society, exemplify our commitment to leveraging a wide range of ideas and backgrounds as a driving force for innovation, business excellence, and pioneering advancements in STEM.

Reporting to the Team Lead of purchasing and procurement services, the Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for coordinating various aspects of procurement and vendor management under Redlen’s business. This includes collaborating with manufacturing and engineering team to make sure vendor selection process follow procedures, monitor product life cycle, and develop/optimize Redlen vendor selection. Perform parts planning and creation of purchase orders as necessary. Ensure parts management to support new product development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Parts planning

• Create plan to make sure parts are available to match prototype build planning schedule
• Work with engineering to make sure BOM parts are available from prototype through its planned manufacturing phase and identify alternates if necessary.
• Ensure planned transition from prototype planning to production builds

Vendor Management/Development

• Oversee documentation and implementation of vendor selection.
• Analyze and Optimize vendor utilization (smart purchasing).
• Liaising with team in to make sure Vendors are in line with Redlen procurement outlook.
• Identify secondary vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance and send feedback issues to internal team.
• Identify vendor risk and develop mitigation plan.

Purchase Order Processing

• Generate Purchase Order (PO) as required.
• Process and manage PO’s with the procurement team.

Experience Desired:

• 2 - 5 years experience in procurement or purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Proven experience in planning and scheduling.
• Experience in supplier development and quality management.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or a related field with procurement certification (e.g. CSCP) is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of improvement procurement process.
• Experience with procurement software and systems.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 CAD

At Redlen, we prioritize clarity in our hiring process. The salary range posted above reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries, taking into account factors such as job-related skills and expertise, relevant training and education, and business needs. It is common for ranges to span multiple levels in order to attract top talent across experience levels. It is uncommon to be hired at the top of the range; however, in exceptional cases where a candidate's skills and expertise significantly exceed the role's requirements, we may consider offering a higher salary. If you believe your skill set falls outside this range and you’re interested in exploring opportunities with Redlen, please reach out to our People & Culture Team (T.A. Specialists or Business Partners), specifying how your expertise aligns with our teams, so we can collaborate on potential opportunities. We believe in developing those that demonstrate quality performance and promise.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• RRSP retirement plan with employer match component.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.