Commodity Management Consultant - Electronics Distribution
About The Position
This role requires advanced expertise in one or more areas of specialization, applying this expertise cross-functionally. Work is guided by broad site objectives and corporate policy. Incumbents oversee very complex, or multiple complex projects, including cross-functional projects where a high degree of judgment and independence are required in developing solutions and resolving unusual problem situations. Incumbents have decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of department/function, as applicable. Influences others cross-functionally to ensure department or functional goals met, and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in critical delay in Business Unit schedules and/or operation. May lead a regional functional area or project team with significant impact on company results, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, opinions and advice to others. Acts independently to determine new methods and procedures. Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, and considerable tact are required to gain support. Interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Maintains positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of the marketplace conditions for a broad range of strategic commodities, industry pricing, technology, supply/demand and emerging trends.
- Excellent understanding of global business environment and Customers business, organization, products and processes.
- Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively.
- Expert knowledge of office systems and analytical tools.
- Expert problem solving skills to deal with Customer/ Supplier issues
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and with suppliers/ customers to achieve Celestica’s goals
Responsibilities
- Maintains responsibility for global and /or regional critical or high dollar commodity or coordination of group of commodity managers. Provides direction for source selection and ensures proper process implementation.
- Ensure strategy confirmation and execution consistency across both the Semi and IP&E portfolios.
- Streamline and simplify the core workflow, including Quarterly Negotiation and RFQ optimization, to reduce execution time and eliminate manual overhead.
- Lead the transition from manual tasks to automated solutions, centralized reporting, and data dashboards.
- Upskill new and existing team members on optimized processes, new tools, and automated dashboards to ensure seamless adoption.
- Managing operational escalations to shield Strategic CMs from daily firefighting.
- Leads the Commodity Council Corporate negotiation teams or performs individually. Leads the Customer Materials Commitment process from materials pricing and customer BOM analysis and have global custom responsibility including performance reporting to senior management.
- Quotes and negotiates critical high dollar or strategic commodities or provide the direction to team of commodity managers.
- Provides leadership in the analysis of costed customer bids or quarterly BOM Costing exercises for global customers.
- Negotiates strategic supplier or service agreements, as well as, other critical supplier agreements. Provides direction to Commodity Management Teams on contract negotiations.
- Manages the supplier relationship including performance feedback, supplier report card and problem resolution.
- Conducts quarterly business reviews with senior management at key/strategic suppliers.
- Provides leadership and direction with respect to interaction with suppliers.
- Leads process development and development of commodity strategies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
