Commodity Manager

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

Shifts: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Compensation: 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.
• 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.

What to expect from us:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Working Demands and Working Conditions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 with individuals across a range of functions and varying seniority.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision within multifunctional teams.
• Must have problem solving skills and the ability to implement action as a consequence of findings and identifying root causes.
• Must have commercial awareness. Ability to understand, challenge, and implement contract conditions.
• Must have a good understanding of ERP systems (ideally SAP / Syspro) and Office 365.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to manage multiple tasks to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to influence individuals outside of the function to achieve an overall business goal.
• Must be hard working, honest, conscientious, polite, and co-operative.
• Candidate must be goal driven & focused.
• Quick to learn new tasks and take on new responsibilities.
• Fluency in any of the following languages will be considered an asset: French, Japanese, Spanish.
• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
• A criminal background check is required for candidates aged 18 and over.

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing/sourcing within a manufacturing environment. Background in engineering will be an asset.
• Experience in identifying and delivering cost reduction plans to benefit the business.
• Experience liaising with customers or suppliers.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is desirable and awareness of low volume sourcing is preferred.
• Experience having influenced design to achieve cost reduction or improve manufacturability of components.

Education:

• Degree in Finance, Sales, Engineering, or related discipline is required. Master’s degree is preferred.

MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is a Tier 1 manufacturer of major aircraft structures and assemblies, based in Mississauga, Ontario.

Over the past decade, MHICA has built more than aircraft components, it has built a recognized worldwide reputation for capacity, precision, on-time delivery and excellence.

MHICA has two state-of-the-art facilities combined to 476,000 sq. ft. This comprises of Manufacturing & Assembly, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, where more than 800 highly-skilled employees are working on Bombardier's sector-leading Global 5000/6000 and Challenger 350 business aircraft.

MHICA's technicians build and join wing assemblies and fuselage sections, as well as perform systems and flight control assembly installations and testing.

MHICA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. MHICA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). MHICA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.