Commodity Manager

Reporting to the Director-Strategic Sourcing, the Commodity Manager is a key member of the Supply Chain team.

Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4pm

• Competitive compensation packages
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
• Skills Progression Program to allow you to have clear, transparent, and an objective criterion that allows YOU to take charge of YOUR career knowing what is required to reach each level and do so at your own pace. We want to put your career progression in your control
• Comprehensive Benefits (health care, dental care, life and disability coverage) & RRSP group contribution programs with RRSP increasing based on seniority
• All-encompassing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support
• Corporate Partnerships (health and wellness, recreation and leisure, etc.)
• Company bonus incentive plan – which increases based on years of service
• Retirement bonus based on age and years of service
• Company events and celebrations throughout the year
• Long service vacation cash out at year end
• Recognition program
• Reimbursement Programs including
• Uniform – production
• Mr. Safety Shoe – work boots allowance
• Prescription safety glasses
• Childcare subsidy

• Industry Information
• Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility
• Training & Development
• Extensive training programs
• Employee referral program
• Professional development programs
• Employee engagement programs all year-round including
• Year-round events
• MHICA Wings Peer to Peer Recognition Program
• Leadership programs

• Managing the parts acquisition process for multiple projects that are underway from concept design to the handover of a stable supply chain for production.
• Coordinate the supply chain activity across several projects as is relevant at any given time.
• Negotiate the most economical and cost-effective solution for the purposes of the programmes they are supporting. The candidate will have responsibility for managing the recurring cost budget throughout the qualification and development stages of the package they are working on.
• Lead the execution of the contractual obligations of the suppliers during the development phase for Build to Spec and Build to Print parts.
• Work with Planners and Tactical Buyers to provide accurate forecasts of new developments.
• Interface with Planners, Tactical Buyers, and subcontract suppliers on delivery schedule, cost, and contract inquiries.
• Ensure supplier adherence to operational related contractual terms and conditions.
• Assist Supplier on Rate Readiness for development and legacy programs.
• Facilitate and monitor cost reduction activities directly related to the program and suppliers.
• Coordinate the industrialization commitment on the parts purchased, respecting costs and deadlines, and aim to implement targeted objectives as soon as possible. Rely on the purchasing function and on all the functions necessary for processing needs.
• Report weekly on new development activities with the Supply Chain and Cost reduction achievement.
• Manage design changes at development stages with suppliers to ensure any costs and obsolescence issues are minimized.
• Develop a strategic approach to supply chain activities in support of the numerous projects within the NPI and R&T area of the business. Identify opportunities for consolidated spending activities for the overall benefit of the business.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply chain issues to meet business needs.
• Launch of RFQ packages and negotiate prices, terms and conditions, and delivery dates to meet project requirements.

Must be physically fit, energetic, agile, willing and able to:

• Work in restricted spaces (tanks)
• Work at heights above 3 meters
• Work rotating shifts when and as required
• Bend, twist, walk on uneven surfaces and climb stairs repeatedly during shift
• Perform heavy lifting (< 40 lbs) as needed to perform the job
• Stand for 7 hours of an 8-hour shift

• Understanding and appreciation of Engineering principles with at least a basic ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience in estimating roles will be considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work…