Strategic Commodity Leader: Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

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

Job summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking a qualified Commodity Leader to own the end-to-end performance of an assigned commodity and supplier portfolio.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and continuity while coordinating with engineering, operations, and finance teams. The role requires leadership in strategic sourcing, contract management, risk mitigation, and long-term supply strategy, with a hybrid work setup in Saint-Laurent, QC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain leadership.
• Proven ability to develop commodity strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance management skills.
• Experience with risk management, supplier development, and complex sourcing initiatives.
• Fluent 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.
• 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 objectives.
• Present sourcing strategies, supplier risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Sourcing strategy

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Spend analytics

Reporting

Job description

Aversan Inc. is seeking a qualified Commodity Leader to own the end-to-end performance of an assigned commodity and supplier portfolio.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and continuity while coordinating with engineering, operations, and finance teams. The role requires leadership in strategic sourcing, contract management, risk mitigation, and long-term supply strategy, with a hybrid work setup in Saint-Laurent, QC and