Manager, Strategic Supply Chain 2

Celestica; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection and development, and cost-reduction initiatives for the Connectivity and Cloud Solutions segment. The role requires extensive experience in customer management and design for supply chain improvements, guiding global teams to successful engagements with product design customers.

The incumbent will work across multiple regions, drive commodity strategies, and support negotiations to meet business growth plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or Materials Management) or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of relevant experience in electronic manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead multiple global teams and engage with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier development for CCS segment.
• Direct commodity management and contract negotiations to meet business plans.
• Coordinate with Global Design Services to optimize design for supply chain.
• Support quarterly business reviews with customers and senior management.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Customer management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Req ID: 138696

Remote Position: Yes

Region: Americas

Country: USA

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Career Stream: Market Supply Chain (SCM_MSC)

Role: Manager 2

Job Title: Manager, Strategic Supply Chain 2

Job Code: MG2-SCM-MSC

Job Level: Level 10

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager - JDM (Joint Design and Manufacturing) to join our global team

to lead our strategic sourcing, supplier selection & development, commodity engineering, component engineering

and materials cost-reduction initiatives in support of our Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS) segment.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in both customer management, and design for supply

chain initiatives. The incumbent will lead the efforts of multiple support organizations, globally, to ensure a

successful engagement with Celestica’s product design customers.

Detailed Description

Supports delivery of projects developed by Celestica’s Global Design Services organization.

Provides direction for source selection and ensures proper process implementation.

Works with the Commodity Management teams to ensure negotiations meet business requirements and growth

plans.

Works with the supply chain management process for customers, from materials pricing and BOM analysis to

delivery execution and flexibility performance.

Quotes and negotiates critical high dollar or strategic commodities, or provides direction to a team of

commodity managers.

Provides support in the analysis of costed customer bids or quarterly BOM Costing exercises for global

customers.

Works with Global Design team to optimize Design for supply chain performance of Celestica products.

Provides direction to Commodity Management teams on contract negotiations.

Supports quarterly business reviews with customers, and with senior management at key/strategic suppliers.

Provides leadership and direction with respect to interaction with suppliers. Leads process development and

development of commodity strategies.

Has regular communication with customers related to demand, commitments, non-performing inventory, and

future process changes /improvements.

Supports projects or programs on a global basis.

Ability to interact with employees at all levels including executives and/or major customers.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

In-depth knowledge and understanding of supply chain management, distribution methods, and global

transportation services and inventory management.

Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.

Good knowledge in all areas of import / export, regulatory and logistics management

Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to resolve complex issues & problems internally and externally

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.

Able to work effectively cross- functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives.

Frequent travel to related sites is required (up to 25%)

Typical Experience

9+ years of relevant experience and previous experience within electronic manufacturing environment.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or Materials Management), or consideration of an equivalent

combination of education and experience

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.

Company Overview

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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.