Senior Manager Chemicals Commodity

Our client is a Tier 1 automotive organization. With an extensive international manufacturing network and a strong focus on operational excellence, the company is looking for a strategic procurement leader to oversee its global chemical sourcing portfolio for North America operations. Client Details Our client is a Tier 1 automotive organization. With an extensive international manufacturing network and a strong focus on operational excellence, the company is looking for a strategic procurement leader to oversee its global chemical sourcing portfolio for North America operations. Description Reporting to the leadership team, this position will define worldwide sourcing strategies, manage key supplier partnerships, and ensure the long-term competitiveness, resilience, and performance of a significant global raw material spend. Your key responsibilities are: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for chemical raw materials, balancing cost, supply continuity, sustainability, and long-term business objectives across multiple international regions. Lead supplier selection, competitive sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements while optimizing total cost of ownership and mitigating commercial risk. Monitor global commodity markets, feedstock trends, tariffs, freight, and supply chain dynamics to support pricing strategies and informed sourcing decisions. Partner with engineering, operations, logistics, quality, and product development teams to support new product launches, identify value engineering opportunities, and evaluate make-versus-buy scenarios. Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that promote innovation, improve supply resilience, and strengthen long-term commercial performance across the global supply base. Develop procurement KPIs, executive dashboards, and governance processes while driving continuous improvement, digitalization, and process optimization within the purchasing function. Serve as the senior commercial escalation point for supplier-related issues, supporting manufacturing operations worldwide while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards and industry requirements. Profile Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related discipline. 5+ years of progressive procurement experience within manufacturing and complex industrial environment. Experience in chemical procurement is mandatory for this role. Strong background in strategic sourcing, commodity management, contract negotiation, and commercial risk management for raw materials or technical commodities. Solid understanding of international supply chains, logistics, tariffs, commodity market dynamics, and total cost of ownership methodologies. Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, lead global sourcing initiatives, and communicate effectively with senior leadership in a matrix organization. Analytical, data-driven professional with advanced Excel skills, strong financial acumen, and familiarity with automotive quality standards such as APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949 is a plus. Job Offer Permanent position based in Mississauga, Ontario, operating in a hybrid work model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications. RSP matching program with contributions of up to 5%. Annual performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 12%. Strong potential for career development within a company that is currently transforming its Procurement organization, offering numerous opportunities for internal promotion. Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related discipline. 5+ years of progressive procurement experience within manufacturing and complex industrial environment. Experience in chemical procurement is mandatory for this role. Strong background in strategic sourcing, commodity management, contract negotiation, and commercial risk management for raw materials or technical commodities. Solid understanding of international supply chains, logistics, tariffs, commodity market dynamics, and total cost of ownership methodologies. Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, lead global sourcing initiatives, and communicate effectively with senior leadership in a matrix organization. Analytical, data-driven professional with advanced Excel skills, strong financial acumen, and familiarity with automotive quality standards such as APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949 is a plus. Permanent position based in Mississauga, Ontario, operating in a hybrid work model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications. RSP matching program with contributions of up to 5%. Annual performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 12%. Strong potential for career development within a company that is currently transforming its Procurement organization, offering numerous opportunities for internal promotion. MPI ne fait pas de discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression du genre, l'âge, le handicap, l'état civil, ou sur le statut d'un individu dans un groupe ou une classe quelconque autrement protégé par la législation applicable en matière de droits de l'homme. MPI encourage les candidatures des minorités, des femmes, des personnes handicapées et de tous les autres candidats qualifiés. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

Define and execute global sourcing strategies for chemical raw materials to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness. Manage strategic supplier partnerships and monitor global commodity markets to mitigate risks and optimize the total cost of ownership.

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, with mandatory expertise in chemical procurement. Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills and familiarity with automotive quality standards like IATF 16949.

• Rsp matching program up to 5% • Annual performance-based bonus up to 12% • Career development opportunities

• Supply chain managementPreferred

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• Strategic Sourcing
• Commodity Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Chemical Procurement
• Commercial Risk Management
• Total Cost of Ownership
• Supply Chain Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Acumen
• Advanced Excel
• APQP
• PPAP
• IATF 16949
• Value Engineering
• KPI Development

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Engineering

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

4 days per week

Seniority

Director