Global Commodity Manager

​Commodity Management Advisor
Req ID: 137264
Remote Position: Hybrid
Hiring Manager: Aoi Lin Leong
Band: 09 
Region: Asia 
Country: Taiwan 
State/Province: Taiwan
City:  Taipei

Celestica's Global Supply Chain operates as a unified virtual system with our customers and suppliers by acting as seamless extensions of their operations. We offer customized, flexible and integrated supply chain solutions, supported by a global technology platform and a dedicated, market-focused team.

We are currently seeking a  Commodity Manager based in Taiwan. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintains global and/or regional responsibility for a strategic and/or high dollar commodity or group of commodities, for price/value determination, product and/or service negotiations, terms, and conditions.

• Develops and implements a procurement strategy for the commodities they manage including technology direction, supplier analysis, development and selection and pricing strategy.  

• Acts as primary interface with Celestica’s suppliers for all relationship management, contract negotiation, establishing the business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business development and supplier awards programs.  

• Sources all products and services, maintaining a continuity of supply, while delivering the lowest cost component or service solution. 

• Provides global sites direction and performance reporting for cost analysis to senior management. 

• Leads negotiations for commodities managed, providing guidance on negotiations strategy and negotiations planning, developing a commodity strategy, and presentations / communication of consistent message to suppliers.  

• Has frequent interaction and negotiation with senior executives of industry leading multi-national companies.

• Manages the Global Commodity Negotiation process ensuring accurate forecasting and pricing accuracy.

• Manages data flow for pricing fluctuations in market and analytical tools including development and maintenance of Commodity Management systems applications.  

• Conducts strategic analysis on pricing, the market, suppliers, customers, competitors, contracts and long-term agreements.  

• May act as site liaison to manage critical shortage, develop strategies on constrained commodities and represent site to manage related systems changes that have broad effect on execution of purchasing responsibilities.  

• Drives process improvement, leads development of IT tools for group, defines business processes and implements new tools/ processes. 

• Performs bid activity for sensitive/highly visible complex bids. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 5 years in Commodity Management. Experience in managing Electronics components an advantage.

• Ability to manage up to between 250 to 300 suppliers

• Extensive knowledge of the marketplace conditions for a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends. 

• Working knowledge of global supply chain practices.

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

• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. 

• Strong knowledge of negotiation practices/methodology for electronics commodities.   

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.

• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and work a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.

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).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.