Manager, Supply Chain Excellence - Contracts/Negotiation Experience

Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Contract Excellence

Req ID: 141391

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Americas

Country: Canada

State/Province: Ontario

City: Toronto

Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manager, Supply Chain Contract Excellence to support process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational data execution across electronics manufacturing workflows. In this role, you will act as a tactical lead for specific process improvement initiatives, focusing on best in class contracting processes, eliminating process bottlenecks, supporting standard work execution, and maintaining operational scorecards.

Working under the leadership of the Senior Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional SCM teams, finance and legal functions, leveraging systems like SAP, Oracle, Power BI and Contract Lifecycle Management Platform to accelerate time-to-outcome and ensure process consistency.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Tactical Process Standardization & Execution

• Assist with deployment of the Supply Chain Process Excellence Framework by auditing standard execution across targeted functional domains, including contract terms optimization, risk assessments and supply chain data analytics.
• Optimize contracting workflows, placing targeted emphasis on governance structures and metadata evaluation.
• Conduct routine workflow reviews with junior team members to uncover operational constraints and confirm functional compliance.

Continuous Improvement & Project Delivery

• Lead targeted, small-to-medium Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen events focused on cycle time reduction, and operational workflow efficiency.
• Partner with Commodity Management specialists to drive supplier standard contract terms enhancement, prioritizing framework governance, operational benchmarking, and targeted workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with functional leadership across site operations, commodity management, and finance to assess, baseline, and monitor cost reduction outcomes and productivity enhancements.
• Maintain the team’s continuous improvement project backlog and prepare monthly progress summaries.

Data Reporting & Operational Dashboards

• Build and maintain functional Power BI reports and operational dashboards using data extracted from SAP and other ERP environments.
• Track operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and alert leadership to operational variances or data discrepancies.
• Assist in developing simple workflow automation and reporting enhancements to reduce manual handoffs.

Functional Support & Training

• Act as a hands-on continuous improvement partner for commodity management, material sourcing, legal and finance specialists.
• Train operational staff on updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard work guidelines.
• Facilitate cross functional team coordination and track action items across operational project streams.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; coursework in Business Law or Contract Law is preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in supply chain and manufacturing background; background in supplier contract negotiations is preferred.
• Technical Acumen: Hands-on experience extracting and analyzing data within SAP or other ERP platforms, along with intermediate to advanced skills in Power BI.
• Analytical Ability: Strong skills in quantitative analysis, data validation, and basic cost-benefit modeling.

Preferred:

• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing (EMS), or High-Tech manufacturing environments.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP).
• Exposure to cloud-based data tools (Microsoft Azure) or workflow automation software.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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

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