Commodity Advisor
Job Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
* Manage a portfolio of commodities and services, developing and executing a procurement strategy that includes supplier analysis, selection, and pricing.
* Lead or support major corporate negotiations and contribute to the materials commitment process by analyzing pricing and BOMs.
* Act as the primary contact for internal site and customer support, and handle all quoting and negotiations.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance reviews and business development initiatives. You'll also interact directly with senior executives from multinational companies.
* Provide essential product cost support and resolve quality and performance issues for internal customers.
* Identify and communicate supply vs. demand for allocated products, escalating and resolving any critical shortages.
* Prepare bids, manage cost analysis, and present them to management.
* Maintain the material prices database, analyze BOM competitiveness, and ensure compliance.
* Guide and support junior team members and colleagues at other sites.
Requirements
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
* 10+ years of industrial engineering experience in a semiconductor capital equipment or high-tech manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies (certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are a plus).
* Experience with factory layout design, process simulation, and capacity planning.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Python, SQL, Power BI) and industrial engineering software.
* Familiarity with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing.
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
* Excellent communication and leadership abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and cleanroom environments is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
* Previous experience in semiconductor capital equipment companies are advantage
* Hands-on experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools.
About us
What we do
At Celestica, we enable the world's best brands. We build trusted relationships and solve complex technology challenges to help our customers realize greater value, potential and outcomes. We are a leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions that brings global expertise at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. With talented teams across North America, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Living Our Values
At Celestica, we foster a motivated, high-integrity work environment based on a strong set of corporate Values. These Values empower our employees to provide you with superior service.
Relentless Curiosity
We are obsessed with uncovering the information and insights that allow us to anticipate and overcome the challenges of the future.
Bold Conviction
We dare to envision new solutions, new technologies, new ways of working and invest to make it a reality.
Unwavering Dedication
We exemplify teamwork and commitment in every decision and every action to be the best partners to our customers and our colleagues.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, joining us means working with some of the brightest minds and most talented people in the industry. You can leave your personal stamp on projects and impact others like never before.
Join an Award-winning Team
At Celestica, we recognize that our employees play an important role in our company’s success and we strive to create a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, empowers people and leverages individual expertise. By joining Celestica, you'll discover that working for a global company creates endless career opportunities for you.