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

Skilled 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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