Aftermarket Commodity & Sourcing Manager (NLA/NPI)

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About This Role
 

The Aftermarket Commodity & Sourcing Manager (NLA/NPI) is accountable to ensure the continued availability of service, aftermarket, and low-volume HVAC components that are otherwise discontinued. The primary focus of this position includes supplier recovery, identification of alternative sources, cost control, and risk mitigation to maintain ongoing support for legacy equipment as required. Additionally, this role encompasses sourcing and procurement activities for new product development and launches, representing CSA AM sourcing initiatives.

This position collaborates closely with Service Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Manufacturing, suppliers, and Distribution teams to prevent service disruptions, minimize customer downtime, and mitigate scenarios where unavailable parts would necessitate equipment replacement. The manager is also responsible for formulating both short- and long-term strategies to support the Aftermarket RCD Business.

Key responsibilities involve implementing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing systems and platforms. Building robust internal and external networks is essential; the manager promotes collaboration among suppliers, supply chain, engineering, quality, and product management within the aftermarket ecosystem. The manager cultivates strong supplier relationships, proactively identifies new and existing sourcing opportunities, and devises comprehensive strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience while optimizing product costs.
 

Job Description

• Create a sourcing strategy for aftermarket parts that are discontinued, newly introduced, or from new suppliers.

• Reduce the sales backlog of "No Longer Available" items to sustainable levels for maintenance.

• Assess ongoing component support based on market demand, lifecycle, and risk.

• Join the new part introduction board and align aftermarket planning with production launches.

• Implement a category strategy for aftermarket parts in line with business objectives and HVAC market analysis.

• Identify and approve alternate suppliers when OEMs or primary vendors exit.

• Support dual-sourcing and last-time-buy options for aging parts.

• Analyze buy versus make decisions for low-volume or legacy components.
   

Supplier & Cost Management

• Coordinate supplier relationships for low-demand, high-risk parts

• Find and oversee suppliers to ensure strong partnerships that deliver quality, competitive pricing, and prompt delivery.

• Negotiate contracts and prices with vendors to safeguard the company's interests. Apply strategies to reduce costs while preserving product standards.

• Work closely with vendors to optimize tooling reuse, decrease minimum order quantities, and accelerate lead times.

• Oversee sourcing for low-volume, high-variety service portfolios where recovering costs is essential.

• Assist in cost justification when service parts must be acquired at premium rates.
   

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Validate replacement parts' fit, form, and function with Service Engineering

• Coordinate PPAP, deviation, and risk-based approvals with Quality for service-only parts

• Assess service commitments, equipment life, and customer impact with Product Management

• Help stabilize service inventory with Supply Planning and Distribution

• Work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering to implement sustainable support solutions