Commodity Leader

Aversan Inc; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc., a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company, seeks a Commodity Leader in Saint-Laurent, QC. The role involves developing commodity strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and optimizing supplier performance across engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in strategic sourcing, plus bilingual French/English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 7–10 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven ability to develop commodity strategies and manage supplier performance.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and risk mitigation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and spend analytics; CPA/CPSM/CSCP/CPIM preferred.
• Bilingual in French and English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies and supplier roadmaps.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
• Manage key supplier relationships, performance reviews, and supplier development initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Spend analytics

Reporting

Job description

Commodity Leader

Aversan Inc. ( www.aversan.com ) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

Location: Saint-Laurent, QC
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Arrangement : Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies and supplier roadmaps
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and contract management
• Manage key supplier relationships, performance reviews, and supplier development initiatives
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring business continuity and supplier readiness
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program teams on sourcing decisions
• Drive cost reduction, supplier consolidation, process improvements, and procurement best practices
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and compliance against business objectives
• Present sourcing strategies, supplier risks, and recommendations to senior leadership

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain leadership
• Proven experience developing commodity strategies and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance management skills
• Experience with risk management, supplier development, and complex sourcing initiatives
• Strong business, financial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement tools, spend analytics, and reporting
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or CPIM are preferred
• Bilingual in French and English with strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation : 95,000 - $110,000 CAD (annual salary)

The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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