Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2025-09-26

Country:

Canada

Location:

ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Help Build What’S Next In Supply Chain At Elcan

Now Hiring For Material Program Managers

Raytheon ELCAN (“ELCAN”) has been at the forefront of high-precision optical systems for over 70 years.  Renowned for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, we design and deliver advanced solutions that meet some of the world’s most demanding challenges. 

We’re currently seeking two motivated individuals to join our Supply Chain Management Team in the role of Material Program Manager (MPM). 

The MPM will be responsible for leading and coordinating all program supply chain activities while serving as the key liaison between program managers, integrated product teams (IPT’s), functional leads and the supply chain organization.

The MPM plays a critical role in the development, coordination and execution of program material strategies that align with program supply chain objectives.  You will work closely with engineering, quality and operations teams to develop common, schedule based material requirements planning (MRP) strategies that ensure program success.

This role requires an individual who can exert influence, collaborate effectively across functions and impact both the short and long term goals of the program and IPT Team.

Why Choose Elcan?

At ELCAN, you’re not just starting a job – you’re building a career.  We offer a dynamic, forward-thinking work environment featuring:

• A culture of innovation and teamwork
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
• Job flexibility and a supportive workplace culture
• Competitive compensation, including a signing bonus, annual incentive program, subsidized cafeteria, and tuition reimbursement opportunities

You’ll be contributing to projects that push the limits of optical performance and have a real-world impact, all while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and support all program related supply chain activities from program initiation through contract closure ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and implement program material strategies including risk and opportunity management, bids, forecasts and master production plans (MPP).
• Drive supply chain execution to achieve cost, schedule and performance commitments, while ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Provide clear and timely reporting through program reviews, cost reviews and customer briefings and management meetings.
• Support proposals, contract negotiations and supplier performance management to strengthen program outcomes.
• Foster strong collaboration and relations across customers, suppliers and cross functional teams such as program management, engineering, operations and quality.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives including process enhancements, digital transformation and compliance with cybersecurity DFARS and EXIM requirements.
• Conducting communications with suppliers in obtaining data and information as required for the investigation and corrective actions
• Assisting the team in other supplier-related actions

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance
• Leading in an IPT environment
• Experience with Supplier management and/or Subcontract management
• Prior work experience developing & executing Risk/Opportunity plans to meet program goals

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Work experience in Supply Chain within the Aerospace Defense  industry
• Experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Supply Chain Certification is an asset
• Experience translating customer terms and conditions into supplier requirements and reviewing statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Experience interfacing with external customers and all levels of internal organization
• Experience with MRP Systems and or tools such as ProductCenter.
• High degree of financial acumen
• Knowledge of Canadian Government acquisition laws and regulations
• Experience supporting/leading proposal efforts
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience

ELCAN does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applications for our positions. 

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements.  Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.

ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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