Commodity Management Specialist / Advisor (PCB Sourcing)

Celestica; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Commodity Management Specialist / Advisor (PCB Sourcing) to lead global PCB strategy, drive cost reductions, and manage supplier relationships. You will own PCB sourcing across rigid, flex, rigid-flex, HDI, and specialty PCBs, partnering with engineering for design-for-manufacturing and NPI efforts.

The role requires extensive PCB procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a regional/global supplier base while meeting program timelines and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PCB sourcing/procurement experience in EMS/ODM environments
• Experience managing PCB spend of USD 50M+ annually (preferred)
• Knowledge of IPC standards IPC-6012/6013/IPC-A-600

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB commodity strategy across global/regional supply base
• Own PCB sourcing including rigid, flex, rigid-flex, HDI, and specialty PCBs
• Drive BOM cost reduction through panel optimization, DFM, and supplier consolidation
• Perform should-cost analysis and cost modeling for PCB RFQs during NPI and production
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, tooling costs, NRE, and payment terms
• Build and manage qualified PCB supplier network in Asia and North America
• Collaborate with engineering on PCB design reviews and DFM recommendations
• Drive KPI improvements: OTD, quality, cost competitiveness, responsiveness
• Establish dual/multi-source strategies for critical PCB types
• Travel to supplier sites as required

Skills

PCB sourcing

Cost reduction

Vendor negotiation

NPI collaboration

Supply base management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics or related

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Commodity Management Specialist / Advisor (PCB Sourcing)

Lead PCB commodity strategy including cost optimization, supplier selection, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation across global/regional supply base

Maintain full ownership of PCB sourcing including rigid, flex, rigid-flex, HDI, and specialty PCBs (high frequency, thin core, etc.)

Drive BOM cost reduction through panel optimization, DFM, material standardization, and supplier consolidation

Develop and implement comprehensive PCB procurement strategy covering competitive landscape analysis, technology direction, supplier development, and pricing methodology

Perform detailed should-cost analysis and cost modeling for PCB RFQs during NPI and production phases

Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms & conditions, tooling costs, NRE, and payment terms to achieve best total cost of ownership

Manage critical PCB material shortages (CCL, copper foil, prepreg) and develop mitigation strategies for constrained supply situations

Collaborate & align selected Celestica’s PSL/s to business’s expectations so as to support product development, where as necessary

Support quick-turn prototype, NPI, and batch production requirements with appropriate supplier selection and expediting

Build and manage qualified PCB supplier network in Asia and North America to support design business worldwide

Act as primary interface with PCB suppliers for relationship management, business reviews, capacity planning, and technology alignment

Participate regular supplier audits covering quality systems, manufacturing capability, financial stability, and ESG compliance

Establish dual/multi-source strategies for critical PCB types to ensure supply continuity

Drive supplier performance improvement through KPI management: OTD, quality (PPM/DPPM), cost competitiveness, responsiveness

Handle PCB-specific escalations: quality issues, capacity constraints, lead time negotiations

Acts as primary interface with Celestica’s suppliers for all relationship managements, establishing business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business developments and supplier awards programs

Engineering & NPI Collaboration

Partner with hardware engineering teams on PCB design reviews, stack-up optimization, and DFM recommendations

Drive PCB cost impact analysis for ECOand design iterations

Support PCB material selection based on electrical requirements, reliability needs, and cost targets

Collaborate with quality teams on PCB incoming inspection criteria,FAIR, and AQL standards

Has frequent interaction with new product design team and manufacturing sites

Cross-Functional Leadership

Drive process improvements and implement best practices for PCB sourcing operations

Develop and maintain PCB sourcing tools: cost models, supplier scorecards, RFQ templates, commodity dashboards

Represent site/region in global PCB commodity team meetings and strategic initiatives

Influence cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, quality, operations, finance) to achieve sourcing objectives

Build internal and external relationships; maintain a strong network within the PCB industry

Lead development of IT tools for group, defines and standardize PCB sourcing business processes across sites/regions

Industry or Sector Experience

Minimum 3 yearsof PCB sourcing/procurement experience in EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) or ODM environment, preferably in SCM/ CM/ Sourcing organizations

Proven track record managing PCB supply base in Taiwan and/or China

Rich experience within the Manufacturing Industry. Essential to have EMS background so as can co-working with the site teams

Experience with full range of PCB technologies: multilayer (up to50+ layers), HDI, rigid-flex, high-frequency materials

Demonstrated success in cost reduction initiatives and supplier development programs

NPI and prototype-to-production transition experience

Experience managing PCB spend of USD $50M+ annually (preferred)

PCB Technical Knowledge

Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing processes

Knowledge of PCB materials

Familiarity with IPC standards: IPC-6012 (rigid PCB qualification), IPC-6013 (flex/rigid-flex), IPC-A-600 (acceptability), IPC Class 2/3 requirements

Understanding of PCB cost drivers

Ability to read and interpret: Gerber files, fabrication drawings, stack-up documents, drill files, IPCdata

Knowledge of PCB design constraints and DFM principles

Advanced cost analysis capability: PCB should-cost modeling, price breakdown analysis, value engineering

Strong negotiation skills: proven ability to achieve 10-20% YoY cost reductions while maintaining quality and delivery

Data-driven decision making: proficient in BOM analysis, spend analytics, supplier performance metrics

Excellent communication and presentation skills: able to influence senior management and cross-functional teams

Problem-solving ability: handle complex supply chain issues, material shortages, quality escalations with systematic approach

Multi-tasking capability:manage multiple NPI projects, supplier negotiations, and production support simultaneously under tight deadlines

Strong knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department including ERP and office systems

Demonstrated sense of urgency regarding Time-to-Market

Aware the key players & provide regular update to those related if any impact to the supply in the market

Additional Attributes

Proactive and self-motivated with strong sense of ownership

Customer-focused mindset withsense of urgency

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapid changes

Team player with collaborative approach

Willingness to travel frequently to supplier sites and HPS design sites

Education & Language

Bachelor's Degree or above in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Commercial or related technical discipline

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with strong electronics manufacturing background also considered

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.