Strategic Sourcing-Commodity Lead

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing-Commodity Lead Company: Chemelex Job Category: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future\-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax. We are seeking a motivated and detail\-oriented Strategic Sourcing\-Commodity Lead to support the sourcing, procurement, and supply management of resins, chemicals, and related raw materials. This role is responsible for ensuring supply continuity, managing supplier relationships, supporting cost reduction initiatives, monitoring market conditions, and coordinating with manufacturing, planning, quality, and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities * Manage procurement and supply planning activities for resins, chemicals, additives, and related raw materials. * Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. * Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning teams to prevent shortages and excess inventory. * Analyze market trends, pricing, capacity constraints, and supply risks affecting resin and chemical commodities. * Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers. * Support supplier qualification, performance reviews, and corrective action processes. * Coordinate with operations, quality, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted production. * Lead supply recovery efforts during material shortages or disruptions. * Track and report key metrics including supplier performance, cost savings, inventory levels, and on\-time delivery. * Support new product introductions by sourcing and qualifying new materials and suppliers. * Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and industry standards * Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. * Excellent organizational and time management abilities * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced manufacturing environment. * Customer\-focused mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments. Work Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Availability: Full time

Qualifications Education \& Experience * Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred * 2\-4 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. * Experience in commodity management or sourcing/procurement of resins and chemicals required. Technical Skills \& Knowledge Preferred Qualifications * APICS/ASCM, ISM, CPSM, or other relevant supply chain certification. Key Skills: Procurement, Inventory Management, Materials Management Salary: Not disclosed