Commodity Acquisition Specialist

18 hours ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Condair Group (Humidification, Evaporative Cooling and Humidity Control) Full time

Job Description

The Commodity Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive sourcing strategy across various component categories, including mechanical components, electrical components, wire harnesses, machined parts, valves, motors, metal, and plastics. This role requires a strong understanding of key business areas affecting the supply chain, knowledge of commodity markets and manufacturing processes, and the ability to analyze data to inform purchasing decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain effective supplier partnerships to drive quality, delivery, lead time, and cost performance goals.
  • Conduct global sourcing projects related to assigned product portfolios, evaluating new suppliers and analyzing quotations to ensure quality, quantity, delivery terms, and cost are acceptable.
  • Negotiate contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for both domestic and international sources, ensuring timely and effective planning, development, and execution to meet project timelines and cost-saving goals.
  • Identify and research new materials and processes to drive cost-down efforts, recognizing opportunities to improve the company's competitive position through market analysis and competitor evaluation.
  • Maintain accurate product information, purchasing, pricing, and cost data in SAP, conducting ABC analysis to optimize inventory management.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure selected vendors meet quality and delivery requirements.
  • Respond effectively to complex material purchasing issues and demonstrate high-level assurance in decision-making.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, combined with at least 5 years of purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably with international sourcing expertise.
  • Fluent English language skills (reading, writing, spoken), with basic French language knowledge an asset.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Proficient user of MS Office tools, with experience using MRP systems like SAP an asset.
  • Familiarity with JIT systems, Kanban, and LEAN principles, as well as proven experience in major contract negotiation and administration.

About Us

Condair Group is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification, and evaporative cooling solutions, founded in 1948 in Switzerland. We engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers trust throughout their lifecycle, increasing productivity and creating healthier built environments with optimal humidity.

Salary Estimate: $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on location and experience.



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