Commodity Manager

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service, and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate worldwide.

The warmth and experience that a Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcend borders, languages, and cultures to enhance everyday life worldwide. Throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

Commodity Manager

Reporting to the Senior Commodity Manager, the Commodity Manager will be responsible to develop Global Sourcing Strategy for their respective Commodity. They will utilize the Strategic Planning Process to include Market and Demand Analysis; Identify risks and develop contingency plans for suppliers with a global perspective. Through Supplier Selection & Evaluation, TCO, Quality, and CI initiatives they will negotiate to ensure they provide the most competitive advantage for the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Manage spend of approx. $30 Million+ across all vendors by commodity segment.
2. Analyze market trends to identify cost drivers, technology trends, new opportunities.
3. Develop and execute global sourcing strategy to leverage global spend while maximizing production flexibility and achieve competitive costs.
4. Negotiate and develop supplier agreements to reduce lead times, TCO and optimize production capacity.
5. Global Supply Risk Management - develop contingency plans for critical parts/suppliers.
6. Effective problem solving to ensure a high sense of urgency to work with suppliers to manage risks to production; resource alternatives and mitigate any potential risk.
7. Conduct Supplier Assessments (Capacity, Financial, Risk, Logistics, Quality, CI).
8. Conduct ongoing market test (RFQ, RFP) to ensure the organization maintains the most competitive position to maximize sales opportunities and continue to ensure brand reputation.
9. Manage PPV, cost avoidance to mitigate any market conditions exposure (tariffs, cost increases, surcharges, rebates, certifications, regulatory implications, etc.).
10. Work with R&D across all divisions to standardize parts/requirements and optimize supply base.
11. Work closely with Procurement Specialist Business Unit lead for all new product launches, manage stage gate timelines to ensure supply chain optimization.
12. Work with Quality and Production to ensure no production downtime and maintain continuous supply and quality requirements.

Education and Experience:

1. College/University with a business focus. Recommended SCMP, Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain or Business.
2. 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment; minimum 5 years with Global Sourcing experience.
3. Microsoft Office applications; ERP supply chain workflow; presentation and Excel are a must.
4. Exposure to commodity markets & trends.
5. Strong negotiation and analytical skills. Strong understanding and ability to read technical drawings.
6. Effective time management & resourceful problem-solving skills to mitigate risks.
7. Proven ability to achieve cost savings objectives and work collaboratively with all team members to maximize results.
8. Ability to summarize strategy into a clear, compelling, and concise narrative.

IGNITE YOUR CAREER, Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation / Wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
• Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ’s, Competitions
• Napoleon Cares – Associates helping Associates
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Napoleon Recognition Program
• GOevisits, virtual doctor visits
• And more!

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.