General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management(SCM)
Career Stream: Purchasing(SCM_PUR)
Role: Team Leader 3
Job Title: Buying Team Leader 3
Job Code: TL3-SCM-BUY
Band: Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

This job is a first-level supervisor at a large site (800 employees) supervising 25 - 50 ees or a non-supervisory team lead of a support function and typically reports into a second-level manager. Provides direct supervision to semi-skilled employees within a single function or work group. This includes establishing annual plans/objectives and interpretation of policies related to the functional area. Contributes to policy development. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Receives assignments in the form of tasks and goals and follows established processes to meet the goals of the unit. Executes budgets, develops schedules, and enforces policies and procedures. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at regular intervals. Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Participates in the interviewing and hiring process. Reviews employees performance and recommends employee compensation coaches for improved performance and recommends disciplinary action as necessary. Approves overtime schedules and working hours. Interacts directly with subordinates and peer groups engages in routine exchanges of information interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored.

Detailed Description

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

Coordinates buying activities for procurement team.
Manages team projects and allocates resources.
Provides advice on procurement documentation creation, review and approval.
Provides direction for customization of procurement documentation and creates database of standards.
Advises on procurement plan development, source lists, methods of bid/quotation, and negotiations.
Leads development of complex procurement documentation.
Leads complex procurement activity where no precedents or local expertise exists.
Develops purchasing policies and procedures.
Advises and directs internal customers on applicable policies and procedures.
Maintains responsibility for new site acquisition procurement activities.
Prepares and places purchase orders, requisitions, and expedite as required.
Recommends solutions for cost savings, on time deliveries and overall quality.
Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customer to facilitate problem resolution and performance standards.
Ensures availability of goods and services to meet committed business schedules.
Generates reports and coordinates consistent procurement metrics.
Administers and coordinates closure of invoice discrepancies and negotiate adjustments with suppliers to resolve in timely manner.
Acts as team leader, mentor and coach within the Purchasing team.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Broad knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes
Broad knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
Strong knowledge of negotiation techniques.
Broad knowledge of a wide range of contracts.
Strong communications and presentation skills.
Good leadership and coaching skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
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.
Strong knowledge of SCM policies, and procedures and ISO standards.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

Four to six years of relevant experience

Typical Education

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.

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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