Commodity Manager - Supply Chain

About the role

EVIO is an aviation company developing a new electric regional airplane and is looking for a Commodity Manager in Montreal. The Commodity Manager owns the sourcing and supplier performance of an assigned commodity portfolio, from strategy and source selection through contract award and supply assurance for prototype, R&D, final assembly and aftermarket. Working with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance, the role builds a resilient, agile and sustainable supply base for the aircraft program.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with the Value Stream's sourcing strategy and program objectives, and understand the supply market, cost drivers, technology trends and supplier landscape.
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, supplier assessments and make-or-buy inputs, partnering with Engineering and Quality to select suppliers meeting technical, certification, cost and sustainability requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements, terms and conditions and aftermarket provisions, supported by Legal and Finance.
• Build should-cost models and total cost of ownership analyses, own the commodity budget and drive cost-reduction roadmaps.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for suppliers, set and track performance on quality, on-time delivery, cost and responsiveness, and lead business reviews and corrective action plans.
• Support new product introduction by engaging suppliers early in design and securing development and qualification activities.
• Work with supplier development, planning and logistics to secure capacity and deliveries for final assembly and aftermarket targets.
• Identify and mitigate commodity risks such as single-source dependency, supplier financial health, capacity, raw material volatility and geopolitical exposure, maintaining mitigation and dual-sourcing plans.
• Embed sustainability and ethical sourcing criteria in supplier selection and contracts, and ensure compliance with export control, conflict minerals and aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to Value Stream standard work, sourcing processes and tools, and share market intelligence with the Supply Chain team.

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or commodity management, ideally in aerospace or another regulated, high-complexity industry.
• Solid knowledge of one or more commodities such as machined and structural parts, composites, electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses or systems and equipment.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and long-term agreements with measurable results.
• Experience sourcing for development programs, working closely with Engineering from early design through qualification and ramp-up.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Engineering; a professional certification (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong financial and analytical ability, including should-cost modelling, TCO analysis and spend analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Procurify) is an asset.
• Familiarity with AS9100, first article inspection and export control requirements (ITAR / Canadian Controlled Goods) is an asset.
• Fluency in English and French is an asset.