Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing

Celestica•San Jose, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Drives the purchasing processes, tools and applications for the site/function. Advances subject matter expertise of purchasing processes, tools and application. Coaches and mentors others on their strategic activities. The purchasing Manager is responsible for facilitating, mentoring and coordinating successful planning and inventory projects. This includes ensuring that both the technical and people aspects are taken into account, incorporating change management strategies. Manages resources to effectively help execute the site/function strategy deployment plans.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
Knowledge in Operating system ERP application related to suppliers collaboration & communication beside Reports & analysis application basics.
Manages overall relationship with internal team with high level of collaboration and team performance.
Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
Provides direct and indirect supervision of employees in a division/department OR provides advice on policy issues and consults with others in area of expertise.
Knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures, market insights for assigned commodities.
Other processes within centralizing Procurement and site operations

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications

Responsibilities

Leads and develops a high-performing procurement team, overseeing performance management, coaching, recognition, and compensation planning.
Resolves complex procurement bottlenecks to safeguard high-priority project timelines
Supervises ongoing communication with internal customers to gather information on materials availability and timing needs.
Works with A/P to investigate and resolve issues with payment of supplier invoices.
Assists in the resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies
Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work.
Drives cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders to continuously align critical project timing needs.
Partners with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve complex receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong vendor relations.