Summary Celestica enables the world's best brands. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in numerous markets to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. We are currently seeking a Commodity Management Advisor based in Senai Johor.. Detailed Description Responsibilities: Executes three to five-year plans & objectives. Maintains responsibility for development and execution of strategies for strategic and/or high-dollar commodityor group of commodities focusing onquality, price/value determination, and timely delivery. Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-functional, national or regional basis may lead a work group or project team, or may provide advice and guidance in an area of specialty,to ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives are met. Sets tactical plans to achieve assigned goals within established professional standards, established policies/objectives, and within given timelines accountable for quality of work delivered. Effectively drives continuous improvements across all functions, leads problem resolutionof diverse scope based on analysis of facts and data, developing short and long-term plans and solutions, updating/setting up policies to standardizeprocesses,resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Builds cross-functional and maintains positive relationships, where negotiation, persuasion and considerable tact are required to gain support from key suppliers and customers to ensure success of the corporation. Establishes and drives strategic global bidding initiatives while ensuring all site interests are understood and accounted for: supports worldwide product pricing strategy and process. Responsible for global negotiations of pricing, terms & conditions, and monitoring of supplier performancemaintaining a continuity of supply. Conducts strategic analysis on pricing, the market, suppliers, customers, competitors, contracts and long-term agreements, manages complex and diverse commodities in a dynamic environment of rapid changes. Ensures timely execution of commodity plans, supplier analysis, developmentand selection, quotation/contracting and supplier relationship management within established processes and policies. Acts as the primary interface with Celestica's suppliers for all relationship management, contract negotiation issues, establishing business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business development and supplier awards programs. Track and report on keep performance metrics on a regular basis. May act as site liaison to manage critical shortage, develop strategies on constrained commodities and represent site, manage related systems changes that have broad effect on execution of purchasing responsibilities. Assists in developing training plans for new employees, mentoring new employees. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Requirements: At least 5- 7years in the Semiconductor Industry. Deep understanding of AP culture. Experiencesinnegotiating contracts, stocking programs, Lead Time reductionactivities, suppliers developmentwill be useful. Problem resolution, conflict management. Mechanical Engineering background preferred. Knowledge of global supply chain emerging trends and influences of the global environment on a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology, supply/demandtrendswill be useful. Strong knowledge of Engineering concepts and financial analysis. Effective communication, both verbally and in writing. High level of integrity. Challenges status quo, adopts rational, fact-based problem resolutionmethodology, and implements continuous improvements. Ability to communicate and build strong supplier & cross-functional relationships. Ability to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency. Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively. Strong knowledge of basic computer applications, particularly in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint. Strong desire to learn eager to take ondynamic challenges. Positive attitude. Duties of this position may be performed in a remote environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Frequent overnight travel is required. Typical Experience & Education Six to eight years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography. Notes 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.