Commodity Manager

Aversan Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking a Commodity Leader to own end-to-end performance for a defined commodity, portfolio, or spend category.

You will craft sourcing strategies that boost cost competitiveness, supplier performance, continuity, and resilience, while collaborating with Buyers, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to drive decisions. The role emphasizes leading negotiations, contracts, and supplier development, with a focus on risk mitigation and strategic supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7–10 years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance skills.
• Bilingual in French and English with excellent communication abilities.

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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Spend analytics

Reporting tools

Job description

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.

We are currently seeking a qualified Commodity Leader is responsible for the end-to-end business performance of an assigned commodity, supplier portfolio, or spend category. The role develops and executes sourcing strategies that improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and operational resilience. Commodity Leader serves as the commercial owner and strategic interface between the business and the supply base. Working closely with Buyers, Lead Buyers, Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, Finance, and Program teams, the role drives supplier performance, sourcing decisions, contract management, supplier rationalization, and long-term supply strategy.

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

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.

AI in Hiring: We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.