Global Commodity Manager - EMS - US Remote 1
• Implement the procurement strategy for the distributors, which will include provision of technological direction, supplier analysis development and selection as well as development of pricing strategies
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Co-lead the Distribution Council Corporate negotiation process as required and the Customer Materials Commitment processes through materials pricing and Customer BOM analysis
• Conduct strategic analysis on pricing, market conditions, suppliers, customers, competitors, contract analysis and negotiation of long-term agreements
• Act as a liaison to sites to manage critical shortages, develop strategies to support constrained commodities and represent sites as well as manage related systems changes that have broad effects on the execution of purchasing responsibilities
• Lead and manage quarterly Global Electronics Distribution negotiation process and ensure accurate forecasting and pricing compliance
• Conduct business reviews with senior management at strategic suppliers
• Support Global Supplier Quality management audits and assessments relating to new and existing suppliers
• Participate in Corporate Commodity Council meetings to report out on key measurements
• Drive supplier performance management efforts
• Lead global strategic initiatives as assigned
Key measures of success for this role include (but are not limited to):
• Cost reduction (TDR)
• Optimization of payment terms
• Material margin enhancement
• On-time delivery
• Supplier flexibility
• Preferred supplier utilization
Education/Experience/Competencies
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business preferred
• 7+ years of related experience (including EMS industry experience) preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of supplier development, strategic sourcing and commodity management
• Commodity management experience in Semiconductors, Interconnect, Electromechanical & Passive components and/or distribution sourcing
• Knowledge of customer contracts and contractual obligations as they relate to supply chain requirements and liabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively
• Experience with driving supplier development/management
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to influence and work cross-functionally across the organization to achieve objectives
• Ability to effectively interface with international sites and suppliers to establish strong working relationships
• Good understanding of global business environments
• Frequent overnight travel is required (up to 25%)
Equal Employment Opportunity: Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
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• Interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Co-lead the Distribution Council Corporate negotiation process as required and the Customer Materials Commitment processes through materials pricing and Customer BOM analysis
• Conduct strategic analysis on pricing, market conditions, suppliers, customers, competitors, contract analysis and negotiation of long-term agreements
• Act as a liaison to sites to manage critical shortages, develop strategies to support constrained commodities and represent sites as well as manage related systems changes that have broad effects on the execution of purchasing responsibilities
• Lead and manage quarterly Global Electronics Distribution negotiation process and ensure accurate forecasting and pricing compliance
• Conduct business reviews with senior management at strategic suppliers
• Support Global Supplier Quality management audits and assessments relating to new and existing suppliers
• Participate in Corporate Commodity Council meetings to report out on key measurements
• Drive supplier performance management efforts
• Lead global strategic initiatives as assigned
Key measures of success for this role include (but are not limited to):
• Cost reduction (TDR)
• Optimization of payment terms
• Material margin enhancement
• On-time delivery
• Supplier flexibility
• Preferred supplier utilization
Education/Experience/Competencies
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business preferred
• 7+ years of related experience (including EMS industry experience) preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of supplier development, strategic sourcing and commodity management
• Commodity management experience in Semiconductors, Interconnect, Electromechanical & Passive components and/or distribution sourcing
• Knowledge of customer contracts and contractual obligations as they relate to supply chain requirements and liabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively
• Experience with driving supplier development/management
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to influence and work cross-functionally across the organization to achieve objectives
• Ability to effectively interface with international sites and suppliers to establish strong working relationships
• Good understanding of global business environments
• Frequent overnight travel is required (up to 25%)
Equal Employment Opportunity: Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
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