Commodity Management Manager

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the Global Commodity Engineering team, fostering a culture of strong quality mindset and accountability
• Provide leadership in key process indicator (KPI) definition, structure, and the effective use of measurement data/results to drive alignment and results in multi-site organization
• Develop Supply Chain strategies, aligned with company objectives, that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, onboarding processes, and leverage across customer programs for quality, cost, and delivery
• Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics (cost, delivery, service, quality, innovation, social responsibility, etc.) together with the Commodity team
• Participate in periodic Business Reviews with critical and Preferred Suppliers
• Conduct routine supplier audits, and technical & process assessments to ensure compliance with Customer, Celestica, and Industry standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
• Focal point of interface with Customers on supplier quality-related communications
• Drive effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions in a timely manner
• Educate suppliers on the deployment of core quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D/Root Cause Analysis, and problem-resolution process
• Keep abreast and implement relevant changes in Customer and Celestica Global Quality requirements to the external suppliers
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to supplier quality management
• Manage supplier change control data recording, validation, and tracking according to the customer part control requirement
• Communicate supplier change requests to customers via specific customer communication portals or interface
• Participate in build-to-print part qualification (i.e. sheet metal & frames, cable & harnesses, plastics & metal machining, gasoline weldment)
• Participate in the development of supplier general processes and special processes such as welding, powder coating, painting, plating, anodizing & polishing
• Technical support in supplier/component technical issues resulting from the related process and/or product qualification processes
• Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by management

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train, and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Well-versed in technical drawing interpretation and geometric tolerance.
• Ability to write technical documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Strong ability to work effectively across functions and with Customers/Suppliers to achieve Celestica's goals.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and problem-solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computers and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Typical Education & Experience

• Ten to Fifteen years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.