Commodity Manager (Electronics and Mechanical)

Location: Onsite in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; approximately 25% travel required.

Salary: CAD 90,300–120,400 per year, plus bonus opportunity.

Company

Manufacturing and design operations in Ottawa produce rugged, high-quality products in high-mix, small-batch environments for military applications.

What you will do

• Lead strategic sourcing across electronics and mechanical commodities throughout new product introduction and product development.
• Support design reviews and cost targets by aligning supplier capabilities, design-for-cost opportunities, and competitive sourcing strategies.
• Research, develop, approve, and manage suppliers, including contract manufacturers, machining suppliers, and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, long-term contracts, lead times, and value-added distributor services.
• Lead quarterly business reviews, supplier corrective actions, audits, product readiness reviews, and responses to vendor-related escalations.
• Provide supply chain and commodity management support across multiple sites and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, and Project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business Administration, or Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in supply management, commodity sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Experience sourcing electronics and machined components, with knowledge of PWB/PCB.
• Experience managing supply chains in compliance with AS9100 requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organization, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Nice to have

• Experience managing distributor engagements.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off and health and wellness benefits.
• RRSP with employer match.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, referral program, recognition, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.