Global Commodity Manager

Global Commodity Manager Date: Apr 24, 2026 Location: Remote position with travel as necessary; preferred location Bay Area, California. Summary Celestica is excited to welcome a Global Commodity Manager to our dynamic team! This pivotal role guides team leaders and professionals across various functions, driving our mission forward with enthusiasm and innovation. The role involves developing strategic plans, crafting policies, and guiding budgeting processes to minimize costs. Supervising a dedicated team, coordinating departmental activities, making hiring and performance decisions, and building cross‑functional relationships are key responsibilities. Success will also depend on building strong relationships with customers and suppliers. Responsibilities Maintain global and/or regional responsibility for strategic high‑dollar semiconductor or equivalent commodity price/value determination, product and/or service negotiations, terms, and conditions. Develop and implement a procurement strategy for the commodities managed, including technology direction, supplier analysis, development and selection, and pricing strategy. Act as primary interface with Celestica’s suppliers for relationship management, contract negotiation, transaction framework, performance reviews, business development, and supplier awards programs. Source all products and services, maintaining continuity of supply while delivering the lowest‑cost solution. Provide global sites direction and performance reporting for cost analysis to senior management. Lead negotiations for commodities managed, providing guidance on strategy, planning, developing commodity strategy, and communicating a consistent message to suppliers. Interact and negotiate frequently with senior executives of industry‑leading multi‑national companies. Manage the Global Commodity Negotiation process, ensuring accurate forecasting and pricing accuracy. Manage data flow for pricing fluctuations, market analytics, and development and maintenance of Commodity Management system applications. Conduct strategic analysis on pricing, market, suppliers, customers, competitors, contracts, and long‑term agreements. Act as site liaison to manage critical shortages, develop constrained commodity strategies, and represent site in system changes affecting purchasing execution. Drive process improvement, lead IT tool development, define business processes, and implement new tools and processes. Perform bid activity for sensitive/high‑visibility complex bids. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 7 years of Commodity Management experience; experience in managing high‑dollar semiconductor or equivalent electronics components highly advantageous. Strong knowledge of marketplace conditions for high‑dollar semiconductor or equivalent electronics. Good understanding of global business environment, supplier business, organization, products, and processes. Strong knowledge of office systems and analytical tools. Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively. Ability to work effectively across internal functions to achieve Celestica’s goals. Problem‑solving ability to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks timely and accurately. Effective verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders. Education Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Commerce or Engineering), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography. Physical Demands Duties are performed in a typical office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry) are frequently required. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Typical Experience Seven to ten years relevant experience. Compensation Data Salary range: $122,000 to $168,000 USD. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran, or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr