• 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%)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) is a US$ 6.6 billion global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions. Our customers trust us to deliver the most advanced design, engineering and manufacturing expertise for their highly sophisticated and complex products. From advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware solutions for the Cloud, at Celestica we manage the complexity for our customers and set the bar for quality and reliability in their markets. Our customer portfolio includes leaders in the enterprise computing, communications, aerospace and defense, industrial, smart energy, healthtech and semiconductor markets. Headquartered in Toronto, our global network spans 14 countries with 28,000 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.