Build To Print Commodity Engineering Specialist

General Overview

Functional Area:    SCM - Supply Chain Management        
Career Stream:    CMT - Commodity Management        
Role:    Specialist              
Job Title:    Procurement Cost Engineering Spec        
Job Code:    SPE-SCM-CENG        
Band:    Level 08               
Direct/Indirect Indicator:    Indirect

Summary

Leads in the coordination and management of the material cost activity for built to print parts (BTP) for new and existing business in the A&D market segment.

Detailed Description

Incumbents apply in-depth knowledge in a specific area of specialization. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors and a considerable degree of judgement. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the division’s/department’s operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Builds internal and external relationships, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.

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

• Prepares material pricing independently for new business opportunities (bids) including generation of Bill of Material, cost analysis, negotiation with suppliers, collaboration with Commodity Management and presentation to team leaders and managers.

• Prepares RFQ packages for various BTP commodities including sheet metal fabrication, cable assemblies, machining, casting and injection molding and negotiate with suppliers
• Estimating BTP part costs based upon most efficient manufacturing methods
• Identify Supply chain gaps for new commodities discovered during new bid process and work with CM team to fill those gaps
• Works closely with commodity management, management, sourcing teams, engineering teams, and financial cost engineers. 
• Participates in kick-off meetings and interacts with global customers units as well as counterparts in other regions.
• Consolidates, tabulates, analyzes and reports on various commitment and performance metrics
• Participate in VAVE activities to reduce cost and mitigate risks in SC
• Work with GCBU on Material Value Propositions (MVP) to reduce cost and enhance security of supply

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Understanding of general aerospace and defense products and industry

• Broad knowledge of the marketplace conditions for the area of specialization including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, machining, casting and injection molding
• Ability to analyze mechanical drawings and estimate part costs
• Ability to answer technical vendor questions during RFQ process
• Working knowledge of Celestica’s global supply chain including strategic policies and objectives.
• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department including ERP and office systems.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures.
• Basic understanding of specific customer needs.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to consolidate, manipulate and analyze large quantities of data.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Frequent overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Three to six years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Commerce or Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and 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.