Procurement Full-Time Requisition #: COMMO002362

Description SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

We are looking for a

Commodity Manager

to join our CPI Power Electronics team. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for

electro-mechanical assemblies, RF/microwave components, and related commodities

. You will drive long-term supplier performance, cost reduction, and supply risk mitigation while ensuring sourcing decisions align with technical requirements and commercial objectives.

Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management, you will lead supplier negotiations, outsourcing initiatives, and dual-sourcing strategies. The role combines

strategic sourcing, technical understanding, commercial negotiation, and supplier relationship management

to support reliable supply and long-term business needs.





YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR/TO:

Commodity Strategy & Market Analysis

Develop and execute

commodity strategies

for travelling-wave tubes (TWTs), travelling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs), circuit card assemblies/printed wiring board assemblies (CCAs/PWBAs), and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Monitor

market trends, cost drivers, and emerging technologies

relevant to assigned commodities.

Analyze

supplier capabilities, capacity, financial health, and technology roadmaps

to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Contract Negotiation & Cost Management

Lead

contract negotiations

, including long-term supply agreements, pricing structures, service levels, and risk-sharing mechanisms.

Drive

measurable cost savings

through strategic sourcing, value-engineering opportunities, and market analysis.

Develop commercial arrangements that support cost objectives, supplier performance, and supply continuity.

Technical & Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate closely with Engineering to understand

technical specifications

and translate them into explicit commercial requirements for suppliers.

Partner with

Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management

to align sourcing decisions and supplier strategies.





Ensure supplier selection and commercial requirements reflect both

technical needs and business objectives

.

Outsourcing & Supply Risk Management

Lead

outsourcing initiatives

, including supplier selection, qualification, and transition planning.

Develop and execute

dual-sourcing strategies

to maintain supply continuity and reduce supplier dependency.

Assess supplier risks and coordinate mitigation plans with internal teams and supply chain partners.

Lead

supplier performance management

, including scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.

Build and maintain effective

supplier relationships

that support long-term performance and business needs.

Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve performance issues and follow through on agreed improvements.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

A

bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field

.

Proven experience sourcing

electro-mechanical assemblies, RF/microwave components, or similar technical commodities

.

Demonstrated success negotiating

long-term agreements

and achieving

measurable cost savings

.

The ability to interpret

technical documentation

and translate requirements into commercial supplier criteria.

Experience leading

outsourcing programs and dual-sourcing initiatives

.

Strong

analytical, project management, and supplier relationship-building skills

.

Excellent

communication and cross-functio

📌 Commodity Manager (Milton)
🏢 Communications and Power Ind. Canada
📍 Milton