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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Req ID: 135450 </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Remote Position: Yes</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Region: Asia </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Country: Malaysia </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">State/Province: Johor </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">City: Senai </span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The <strong>Commodity Manager</strong> is responsible for the development and execution of long-term strategies for strategic, high-value commodities. This role focuses on optimizing quality, cost, and delivery through expert negotiation, supplier relationship management, and strategic market analysis. The Advisor will lead multi-functional projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives on a regional or global scale. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Detailed Description</H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Strategic Planning:</strong> Develop and implement three-to-five-year commodity objectives and strategic plans.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Supplier & Commodity Management:</strong> Oversee supplier performance, conduct strategic analysis of markets and pricing, and ensure a continuity of supply for complex and diverse commodities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Negotiation & Contracts:</strong> Lead global negotiations for pricing, terms, and conditions. Establish business frameworks and manage long-term agreements with suppliers.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Project Leadership:</strong> Manage projects and programs on a multi-functional basis, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Drive continuous improvements across all functions, using data-driven analysis to resolve issues and standardize processes.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Relationship Management:</strong> Serve as the primary interface with suppliers and build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Reporting & Mentorship:</strong> Track and report on key performance metrics and assist in the training and development of new employees.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Knowledge/Skills/Competencies</H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">6-8 years of professional experience, including 5-7 years in the Semiconductor industry.</span></strong></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, supplier development, and lead time reduction.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of global supply chain trends, engineering concepts, and financial analysis.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A background in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to work independently with a high sense of urgency.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Work Environment</H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position offers the flexibility of a remote work environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Frequent overnight travel is required to connect with our global partners.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Notes</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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).<br>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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW:</strong><br>Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.<br>Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p>