Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 1

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Purchasing (SCM_PUR)
Role: Manager 1
Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 1
Job Code: MG1-SCM-PUR
Job Level: Level 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Support the development of the logistics vision for one or more customers or departments.Support continuous improvement activities in the logistics process, tools and application support of the plan.Develop subject matter expertise of logistics processes, tools and application.Able to coach and mentorothers.Manage resources to effectively help execute the strategy deployment plans.

Detailed Description

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

• Supervises weekly MRP outputs based on customer orders.
• Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements.
• Addresses and resolve possible material shortages.
• Supervises ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materialsavailability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution.
• Works with A/P to investigate and resolve issues with payment of supplier invoices.
• Assists in the resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies and IHA.
• Works with internal customers to address, return and receive credit for defectivematerials. RTV
• Maintains responsibility for performance management, development, recognition,coaching and compensation of employees.
• Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work.
• Works with other departments to review and dispose of non-conforming materials.
• Reviews with the team on the last time buys for products end of life.
• Reviews impact on supply line of the new engineering requirements excess and obsolete
• Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers.
• Reviews supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes ordisqualifications. Communicates internally committed delivery schedule for purchased materialsrequired in production.
• Supervises and maintains communication with suppliers trough SCM Tools
• Monitors and drives weekly Purchasing KPI performance trends and execution. Buyerdue diligence & escalation with materials are available to meet manufacturing buildrequirements.
• Addresses and resolves possible material shortages.
• Addresses the supplier's performance to CM on service & collaborative support tocustomer business needs.
• Responsible for Celestica compliance with internal and external audits in alignment withprocedures and policies. Celestica compliance with customs and regulatory laws.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, andglobal transportation services and inventory management.
• Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and suppliermanagement.
• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications
• Excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and workingunder tight deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely andaccurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal andexternal customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Drives continuous improvements of procurement operations function through interactions withother departments

Typical Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of educationand 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.