Commodity Management Manager 1

Accountable for global/regional strategic/high-value commodity management: price/value, negotiations, terms.
Develops/implements procurement strategies (competition, tech, supplier analysis/selection, pricing).
**Primary supplier interface**: relationship management, contracts, performance, business development, awards.
Sources goods/services for supply continuity at lowest cost.
Leads Commodity Council negotiations and Customer Material Commitment (pricing, BOM analysis).
Provides site cost analysis reports to senior management.
Supports team development, recruitment screening, training, mentoring. Leads high-impact commodity negotiations, strategy/planning, supplier communication.
Manages global negotiation process (forecasting, pricing accuracy).
Oversees data flow for market pricing, analytical tools, and Commodity Management systems. Conducts strategic analysis (pricing, market, suppliers, customers, contracts).
May manage critical shortages, site representation, related system changes.
Drives process improvement, IT tool development, defines/implements business processes.
Performs complex bid activity.
Frequent overnight travel may be required.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies.
Extensive knowledge of the marketplace conditions for a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends.
Working knowledge of Celestica s global supply chain including strategic policies and objectives.
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Strong knowledge of negotiation practices / methodology for commodities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
Typical Experience.
6-8 years of experience in commodity management, procurement, or supply chain management, with increasing responsibility..
Demonstrated experience in managing strategic and/or high-value commodities..
Proven track record of developing and implementing procurement strategies, including supplier analysis, development, and selection..
Significant experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and performance reviews..
Experience leading complex negotiations and interacting with senior executives of multi-national companies is highly preferred..
Experience with cost analysis, performance reporting, and data analysis related to commodity management..
Typical Education.
Bachelor s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational requirements may vary by geography.
Notes.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
**Celestica (NYSE, TSX**: CLS) enables the world s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
**Job skills required**: Contracts, Procurement, Business Development
**Job skills preferred**: Negotiation, Cost Analysis, ERP