Strategic Sourcing Engineer – Global Commodities

Celestica; Shanghai (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a senior procurement professional to maintain global responsibility for strategic commodities, drive price/value negotiations, and shape supplier relationships across regions.

You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, lead negotiations on high-impact contracts, and provide cost analysis and data-driven insights to senior management.

Six to eight years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree are typical requirements; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; equivalence considered with experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Responsibilities

• Maintains global or regional responsibility for strategic commodities, including price/value determination and negotiations.
• Develops and implements a procurement strategy for the commodities managed, including supplier analysis and pricing strategy.
• Acts as primary interface with Celestica's suppliers for relationship management and contract negotiation.
• Sources all products and services, maintaining continuity of supply while achieving lowest cost solutions.
• Leads Commodity Council corporate negotiations and coordinates materials pricing analyses.
• Provides site direction and performance reporting for cost analysis to senior management.

Skills

Market knowledge

Supply chain knowledge

Computer skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Geography variation

Tools

ERP

Office software

Job description

Celestica is seeking a senior procurement professional to maintain global responsibility for strategic commodities, drive price/value negotiations, and shape supplier relationships across regions.

You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, lead negotiations on high-impact contracts, and provide cost analysis and data-driven insights to senior management.

Six to eight years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree are typical requirements; travel may be required.