Strategic Commodity Manager - Reagents & Materials

onehealthineers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

onehealthineers is seeking a Commodity Manager for the Reagent Team to lead a procurement group and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. The role focuses on optimizing material costs, supplier collaboration, and aligning procurement activities with corporate objectives.

Typically requires strong leadership, deep experience in chemical/biological procurement, and excellent negotiation and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and external suppliers across global markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical/biological or in-vitro diagnostic procurement.
• Advanced negotiation skills with proven outcomes.
• Strong technical ability to assess supplier innovations and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small procurement team and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop and implement organizational forms and procedures for continuous rationalization.
• Lead supplier management and cross-functional alignment to achieve strategic objectives.
• Negotiate frame contracts and manage supplier relationships to optimize value.
• Coordinate demand pooling and cross-business sourcing to maximize profitability.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation skills

Technical assessment

Team leadership

Communication

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry

Tools

Supplier management systems

Job description

onehealthineers is seeking a Commodity Manager for the Reagent Team to lead a procurement group and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. The role focuses on optimizing material costs, supplier collaboration, and aligning procurement activities with corporate objectives.

Typically requires strong leadership, deep experience in chemical/biological procurement, and excellent negotiation and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and external suppliers across global markets.