Director responsible for indirect procurement and category management at Celestica. Leading strategic initiatives and managing a team of procurement professionals in Toronto.
Responsibilities
Provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate managers and employees performing specialized roles
Manages a group of commodity management and buying employees
Establishes corporate target and provides direction to managers in areas of global pricing, terms and conditions
Develops strong relationships with key supplier senior management
Manages the implementation of strategic SCM initiatives
Requirements
11 to 14 years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in related field (Commerce, Engineering or Economics, MBA) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Expert knowledge of the marketplace conditions for strategic commodities
Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively
Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and financial analysis
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
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