Senior Supplier Development Management

Req ID: 123234

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Johor

City: Johor Bahru

Detailed Description

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

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the Global Commodity Engineering team, fostering a culture of strong quality & technical mindset and accountability.
• Provide leadership in key process indicator (KPI) definition, structure, and the effective use of standardized technical assessment methods to drive supplier capability developments.
• Develop Supply Chain strategies, aligned with company objectives, that drive excellence in supplier selection, development, onboarding and engagement processes, across customer programs for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics (cost, delivery, service, quality, innovation, social responsibility, etc.) together with the Global Commodity Management team.
• Participate in periodic Business Reviews with critical and preferred suppliers.
• Conduct routine supplier audits, technical & process assessments to ensure compliance with customer, Celestica, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier-related capability issues.
• Educate suppliers on the deployment of core quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D/Root Cause Analysis, and problem resolution processes.
• Stay abreast of and implement relevant changes in customer requirements to external suppliers.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes
• Act as the focal point of interface with customers on supplier change-related communications.
• Participate in the development of supplier general processes and special processes such as welding, powder coating, painting, plating, anodizing, and polishing.
• Provide technical support in supplier/component technical issues arising from related process and/or product qualification processes.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by management.

Detailed Description 2

Specialized Focus On High Precision Machining

• Align with Commodity Managers to implement commodity strategies specific to high precision machining, ensuring top-tier quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee supplier relationships for precision machining operations, ensuring adherence to complex tolerances and standards such as those in CNC machining, EDM, and multi-axis machining.
• Lead collaboration with engineering and production teams to solve complex precision machining challenges, ensuring high-quality parts and components meet customer specifications.
• Assess and drive improvements in machining processes, tooling, and technology used by suppliers to guarantee the highest level of precision and minimal variation in final products.
• Establish performance metrics tailored to high precision machining, including measuring surface finish, tolerances, and dimensional accuracy across multiple suppliers and global locations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline machining operations, reduce scrap, and enhance overall machining process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with stringent industry standards (ISO, AS9100, etc.) in all aspects of machining processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train, and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Well-versed in technical drawing interpretation and geometric tolerance, especially within high precision machining contexts.
• In-depth knowledge of high precision machining technologies, such as CNC, EDM, turning, and milling.
• Strong ability to evaluate and implement improvements in machining processes to ensure consistent part quality and efficiency.
• Ability to write technical documents that clearly convey complex machining specifications and quality requirements.
• A working knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques, particularly within the machining sector (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.).
• Strong ability to work effectively across functions and with customers/suppliers to achieve company goals in high precision machining commodities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Expertise in machining-related metrics, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives in a global supply chain.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis and presentation of machining-related reports.

Typical Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ten to Fifteen years of relevant experience, including substantial exposure to high precision machining commodities, supplier management, and process optimization in manufacturing environments.

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 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).

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.

Company Overview
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.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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