This role owns supplier strategy, cost, quality, delivery, and risk across a multi-million-dollar direct materials spend and works closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to support both new product introductions and ongoing production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for semiconductors, passives, displays, connectors, PCBAs, enclosures, and EMS/ODM services
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and performance management using QBRs and balanced scorecards
• Drive year-over-year cost reductions through negotiations, should-cost, and total cost of ownership analysis
• Mitigate supply risk via dual-sourcing, EOL/PCN management, allocation planning, and inventory strategies
• Partner with Engineering on component selection, BOM optimization, and NPI supplier readiness
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and commodity managers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Logistics to align sourcing with production and financial goals

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive procurement experience in electronics, EMS, or hardware manufacturing
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Proven experience sourcing components across North America and international markets
• Strong ERP/MRP expertise (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), advanced Excel; PLM/e-sourcing tools an asset
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and financial analysis skills
• Comfortable with INCOTERMS, global trade compliance, and up to 20% travel
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$120,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Health Spending Account, pooled insurance benefits
• TFSA or RRSP matching

Culture & Values

• Honesty, Endurance, and Innovation — seeking principled, resilient leaders who challenge mediocrity and drive continuous improvement.