Commodity Manager - PCBA & Electronics

Burnaby, BC, Canada
Full Time
Operations/Indirect
Mid Level

The Commodity Manager - PCBA & Electronics is responsible for strategic sourcing, establishing and maintaining robust Supply Agreements, and proactive supplier relationship and performance management. This role drives supply chain strategies to safeguard future supply, troubleshoot component and PCBA bottlenecks, and lead tactical management for parts undergoing engineering or source changes. Operating in close partnership with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, the Commodity Manager ensures full adherence to sustainability, regulatory compliance (including the TKH Code of Supply and Canada's Modern Slavery Act), and Quality Management System standards.

  • All purchasing activities performed by the Commodity Manager will be in accordance with Quality Management System requirements.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Production, and Product Development teams to align supply strategies with business objectives.
  • Leads tactical management and supply troubleshooting for electronic components and PCBAs undergoing Engineering or Source Changes, managing purchase requisitions, deliveries, costing, liability resolution, and data integrity.
  • Drives proactive risk mitigation and sourcing strategies to secure long-term component availability, mitigate single-source vulnerabilities, and protect future supply continuity.
  • Ensures all technical documentation, product configurations, and specifications provided to suppliers are complete, accurate, and up to date.
  • Maintains purchasing vendor data, supplier status, and item master records in NetSuite and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
  • Proactively identifies, contributes to, and implements continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain network.
  • Identifies cost reduction and value creation opportunities by engaging existing suppliers for manufacturability improvements (DFM), re-sourcing activities, and engineering enhancements.
  • Executes strategic sourcing projects, negotiating commercial terms, favorable pricing, payment conditions, and supply agreements for PCBAs and critical electronics.
  • Implements and enforces Supply Agreements with key suppliers, ensuring full compliance with the TKH Code of Supply, sustainability standards, and Canada's Modern Slavery Act regulations.
  • Partners with the Supply Chain Manager to establish, execute, and refine long-term commodity and supply strategies for the electronics portfolio.
  • Participates in strategic inventory management reviews and buffer stock strategies for high-risk electronic components.
  • Leads quarterly supplier performance evaluations, tracking KPIs related to delivery, quality, cost, and ethical compliance.
  • Provides purchasing support to the Executive Team or delegates as required for major purchases / services contracts. 
  • Adheres to LMI Employee Policy Manual.

Education and Qualifications

  • Post secondary Technical or Business diploma, SCMP or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum 7 years of purchasing experience.
  • Experience with ERP/ MRP  systems.
  • Experience with Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Experience with contract manufacturing and dealing with offshore suppliers.
  • Purchasing, inventory management, supply chain planning and logistics experience.
  • Direct experience in strategic sourcing, component selection, and market intelligence for PCBAs and electronic components.
  • Knowledge of corporate social responsibility, ESG standards, and supply chain transparency regulations (such as modern slavery legislation).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Able to excel in a team environment

Salary Range: $78,000 to $111,150 CAD + Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance)

Perks and Benefits

  • Health Benefits: Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.
  • Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.
  • Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews.
  • Enjoy free snacks and drinks, team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
  • Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness initiatives
  • This is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters. To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates that are able to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
  • Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position
  • We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years!

Our Recruitment Process

We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey. Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you. Below is the typical path (can vary by position):
 

Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.

Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.

Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues): An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.

Assessment: Some roles may entail a technical assessment to further discover your technical capabilities and skills.

About LMI Technologies

We are recognized as one of Canada's Great Workplaces and a global leader in industrial vision. LMI is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and engineering excellence. At LMI, our teams work collaboratively toward the shared goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D and 2D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators operating in industrial factory automation worldwide. The result of this collaboration is high-performance, easy-to-deploy, and cost-effective vision technologies that deliver consistent results in even the most demanding inline inspection applications today worldwide reliably.

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