Commodity Engineering Manager (CLS)

Celestica; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commodity Management Director to lead global commodity engineering and supplier quality performance for advanced technology products. The role requires strong experience in quality management, engineering, and international supplier collaboration, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvements. The successful candidate will manage diverse supplier relationships and projects, aiming to enhance quality and achieve KPIs aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality management, or SCM.
• Strong experience interfacing with international sites and suppliers.
• Deep knowledge of complex mechanical BTP products.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commodity engineering for BTP parts.
• Manage supplier quality performance, ensure compliance, and drive improvements.
• Drive supplier performance management to meet targets.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Higher degrees preferred

Job description

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Report to the Commodity Management Director. The roles and responsibilities of this position will encompass leading the Build to Print commodities for Celestica's Advanced Technology and Computing Cloud Solution segment, primarily focusing on supplier quality performance, supplier qualification management, localization, and strategic source control management. Accountable and responsible for driving and meeting company priorities and objectives, aligned with the company's core values.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for global commodity engineering related to Build to Print (BTP) parts, including plastic injection, metal, complex machining, thermal technology, liquid cooling, power supply, PCB, connector, cable harness, hardware, fluidic, and automation technology.
• Lead a team to ensure compliance, develop skills and knowledge.
• Perform supplier qualification and quality system audits in various standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO 14001, etc.
• Manage supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvements.
• Oversee localization activities and supplier FAI part qualification.
• Support RFQ processes, cost reduction, and MVP activities.
• Analyze quality data statistically to maintain supplier quality and identify improvement opportunities (DPPM, DMAIC).
• Address internal and external quality issues promptly.
• Drive supplier performance management to meet targets.
• Lead project management teams to meet timelines and cost objectives.
• Ensure achievement of KPIs and alignment with company-wide goals.
• Perform any other duties related to department requirements.

Requirements:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Strong experience interfacing with international sites and suppliers.
• Good business acumen and experience in total quality management.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, IPC standards, GDT, PPAP, and FAIR activities.
• Deep knowledge of complex mechanical BTP products and hyperscaler platform systems.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with experience in supplier cost reduction and strategic sourcing.
• Proven track record of supplier quality improvement, with knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; higher degrees preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality management, or SCM, or equivalent combination of experience.

Additional Information:

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Celestica is a global leader in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, serving leading brands across various industries. Our headquarters are in Toronto, with over 40 locations worldwide.

We thank all applicants; only qualified candidates will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee-based services.