Global Commodity Manager - Electronics Distribution (Toronto) 1 1
About The Position
Celestica’s Global Commodity Management team drives supplier sourcing, development and supplier performance management programs in support of our global operations within our ATS (Advanced Technology Solutions) and CCS (Cloud and Connectivity Solutions) market segments to ensure delivery of best in class Supply Chain Services. Reporting to Director of Global Commodity Management, the Global Commodity Manager (Electronics Distribution) will be a part of Celestica’s global SCM team, with ownership for defining and executing the sourcing strategy within the distribution channel for assigned suppliers/commodities/segments. The responsibilities of this role will encompass price/value determination, product and/or service negotiations and negotiation of contract terms and conditions. This role will also have responsibility for implementation of Supply Chain Flexibility programs and risk mitigation strategies as well as supplier performance and supplier awards program management.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
