Senior Procurement Specialist

Job summary

Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies, lead sourcing events and negotiations, and manage supplier relationships, contracts, performance, and development. Mitigate supply risks, support continuity and readiness, drive cost reductions and process improvements, and present sourcing recommendations to senior leadership.

Job details

Senior procurement specialist () 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 Senior Procurement specialist 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 Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or CPIM are preferred Bilingual in French and English with strong verbal and written communication skills Please Note Interested applicants must apply directly to this link to be considered for this position: The name of the file for the resume should be the applicant’s full name and the position title you are applying for. The resume format should be PDF. Compensation 95,000 – $110,000 CAD (annual salary) The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI in Hiring: We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.

What you’ll do

Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies, lead sourcing events and negotiations, and manage supplier relationships, contracts, performance, and development. Mitigate supply risks, support continuity and readiness, drive cost reductions and process improvements, and present sourcing recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, finance, or a related field, and 7–10 years of relevant procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain leadership experience. Candidates should have strong negotiation, contract, supplier performance, risk management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills; procurement certifications are preferred, and French-English bilingual communication is required.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Bilingual communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement
• Commodity Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Risk Management
• Supplier Development
• Cost Reduction
• Supplier Consolidation
• Spend Analytics
• ERP Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Analysis
• Bilingual Communication

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Engineering