Commodity Manager – Sourcing

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supplier development and cost optimization? We’re looking for a highly motivated Commodity Manager – Sourcing to join our dynamic supply chain team. In this role, you will lead sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive performance improvements across our supply base. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, analytics, and strategic sourcing, this is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on production and afterspanet success in a technically advanced industry.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect, engage, source, and negotiate with suppliers to support both production and afterspanet sales.
• Develop, propose, and lead supply strategies within the assigned commodity or supplier portfolio to drive cost savings and overall value.
• Draft, review, enforce, and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements, including product changes and contract amendments.
• Identify, analyze, and implement cost optimization opportunities.
• Deliver clear, concise, and accurate progress reports in alignment with organizational governance and management systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to executive leadership, to meet program and business objectives.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and competitiveness within the assigned portfolio or commodity.
• Monitor spanet trends and report relevant developments and opportunities to the supply chain team.

Experience & Education

• Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience in supply chain management.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or strategic sourcing.
• Experience in the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with development programs and project/program management is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to understand legal terminology and draft/review contracts.
• Effective presentation skills, capable of managing details and providing executive-level summaries of complex situations.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in MS Excel for cost and price analysis.
• Results-oriented team player with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with ERP systems.
• Comfortable operating in a highly technical environment.
• APICS certification is an asset.