Senior Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

Aversan Inc. in Saint-Laurent, QC, is seeking a seasoned Commodity Leader to own end-to-end spend categories and supplier performance. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead RFQs/RFPs, and manage key supplier relationships to strengthen supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Program teams, driving risk mitigation, supplier rationalization, and long-term supply strategy in a hybrid, full-time setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven ability to develop commodity strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance management 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 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 thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics

Procurement tools

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.

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

Compensation

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

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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