Supply Chain Manager

General Overview

Remote Position:
Yes
Region:
Americas
Country: USA

As a Materials Costing Engineer
, you will act as a high-impact, self-sufficient individual contributor bridging the gap between Design Engineering and Global Supply Chain Management. Your mission is to champion Design for Supply Chain (DfSC) and Sourcing Optimization at the earliest stages of the product lifecycle.

By integrating supply chain considerations into proposals, VAVE activities, and engineering projects, you will ensure Celestica delivers the most competitive, high-quality supplier solutions. You will be the primary authority on Build-to-Print (BTP) fabrication cost estimating
, driving material pricing strategies that align with our Design Engineering Revenue Plan and long-term organizational goals.

• Strategic Liaison: Serve as the primary link between Strategic Sourcing and Design Project teams; translate complex product requirements into actionable component specifications for the supply base.

• Early Engagement & DfSC: Lead supply chain integration from requirement definition through manufacturing transfer (Prototypes, EVT, DVT, PVT). Ensure BTP tooling and sourcing strategies are locked in during early engineering phases.

• Cost & Value Engineering: Develop comprehensive Costed Bills of Materials (CBOM). Analyze customer BOMs and lead VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) activities to maximize cost productivity and risk mitigation.

• Supplier Development: Identify and bridge gaps in the Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Coordinate supplier development teams to ensure alignment with time-to-market and technical requirements.

• Technical Consultation: Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to review 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring that DFx (Design for X) analysis supports optimal source selection.

• Global Quoting & Strategy: Provide critical supplier and product intelligence for the quoting process. Engage in competitive bidding for high-visibility or sensitive parts to introduce healthy tension and market-best pricing.

• Process Improvement: Drive the evolution of DfSC business processes, including the development and implementation of new IT tools and workflow optimizations for the sourcing group.

• BTP Fabrication Costing: Extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques, cost drivers, cost modeling, and cycle times. Specialized expertise in machining, general metal fabrication, and plastic injection molding
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• Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret 2D production drawings and navigate 3D models using viewing software; deep understanding of GD&T tolerances and secondary operations and their direct impact on unit cost.

• Supply Chain Dynamics: Comprehensive understanding of global marketplace conditions, industry pricing trends, and supply/demand fluctuations.

• Systems Proficiency: Advanced command of ERP systems (SAP) and office productivity suites (Google Workspace/G‑Suite and Microsoft Office).

• Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to evaluate and prioritize complex tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

• Strategic Negotiation: Strong grasp of negotiation methodologies specifically for mechanical and electromechanical commodities.

• Cross‑Functional Influence: Proven ability to influence internal stakeholders and external partners to align on the best overall supply chain solution.

• Communication Excellence: Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex technical data into concise, strategic information for global customer units.

• 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.

• May require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel with overnight stays.

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short‑Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package…