Commodity Management Specialist / Advisor (PCB Sourcing)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Strategic PCB Sourcing Strategy

• Lead PCB commodity strategy including cost optimization, supplier selection, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation across global/regional supply base
• Maintain full ownership of PCB sourcing including rigid, flex, rigid-flex, HDI, and specialty PCBs (high frequency, thin core, etc.)
• Drive BOM cost reduction through panel optimization, DFM, material standardization, and supplier consolidation
• Develop and implement comprehensive PCB procurement strategy covering competitive landscape analysis, technology direction, supplier development, and pricing methodology
• Perform detailed should-cost analysis and cost modeling for PCB RFQs during NPI and production phases
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms & conditions, tooling costs, NRE, and payment terms to achieve best total cost of ownership
• Manage critical PCB material shortages (CCL, copper foil, prepreg) and develop mitigation strategies for constrained supply situations
• Collaborate & align selected Celestica’s PSL/s to business’s expectations so as to support product development, where as necessary
• Support quick-turn prototype, NPI, and batch production requirements with appropriate supplier selection and expediting

PCB Supplier Management

• Build and manage qualified PCB supplier network in Asia and North America to support design business worldwide
• Act as primary interface with PCB suppliers for relationship management, business reviews, capacity planning, and technology alignment
• Participate regular supplier audits covering quality systems, manufacturing capability, financial stability, and ESG compliance
• Establish dual/multi-source strategies for critical PCB types to ensure supply continuity
• Drive supplier performance improvement through KPI management: OTD, quality (PPM/DPPM), cost competitiveness, responsiveness
• Handle PCB-specific escalations: quality issues, capacity constraints, lead time negotiations
• Acts as primary interface with Celestica’s suppliers for all relationship managements, establishing business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business developments and supplier awards programs

Engineering & NPI Collaboration

• Partner with hardware engineering teams on PCB design reviews, stack-up optimization, and DFM recommendations
• Drive PCB cost impact analysis for ECO and design iterations
• Support PCB material selection based on electrical requirements, reliability needs, and cost targets
• Collaborate with quality teams on PCB incoming inspection criteria, FAIR, and AQL standards
• Has frequent interaction with new product design team and manufacturing sites

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive process improvements and implement best practices for PCB sourcing operations
• Develop and maintain PCB sourcing tools: cost models, supplier scorecards, RFQ templates, commodity dashboards
• Represent site/region in global PCB commodity team meetings and strategic initiatives
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, quality, operations, finance) to achieve sourcing objectives
• Build internal and external relationships; maintain a strong network within the PCB industry
• Lead development of IT tools for group, defines and standardize PCB sourcing business processes across sites/regions

Industry or Sector Experience

• Minimum 3 years of PCB sourcing/procurement experience in EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) or ODM environment, preferably in SCM/ CM/ Sourcing organizations
• Proven track record managing PCB supply base in Taiwan and/or China
• Rich experience within the Manufacturing Industry. Essential to have EMS background so as can co-working with the site teams
• Experience with full range of PCB technologies: multilayer (up to 50+ layers), HDI, rigid-flex, high-frequency materials
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction initiatives and supplier development programs
• NPI and prototype-to-production transition experience
• Experience managing PCB spend of USD $50M+ annually (preferred)

PCB Technical Knowledge

• Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of PCB materials
• Familiarity with IPC standards: IPC-6012 (rigid PCB qualification), IPC-6013 (flex/rigid-flex), IPC-A-600 (acceptability), IPC Class 2/3 requirements
• Understanding of PCB cost drivers
• Ability to read and interpret: Gerber files, fabrication drawings, stack-up documents, drill files, IPC data
• Knowledge of PCB design constraints and DFM principles

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced cost analysis capability: PCB should-cost modeling, price breakdown analysis, value engineering
• Strong negotiation skills: proven ability to achieve 10-20% YoY cost reductions while maintaining quality and delivery
• Data-driven decision making: proficient in BOM analysis, spend analytics, supplier performance metrics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: able to influence senior management and cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving ability: handle complex supply chain issues, material shortages, quality escalations with systematic approach
• Multi-tasking capability: manage multiple NPI projects, supplier negotiations, and production support simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department including ERP and office systems
• Demonstrated sense of urgency regarding Time-to-Market
• Aware the key players & provide regular update to those related if any impact to the supply in the market

Additional Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated with strong sense of ownership
• Customer-focused mindset with sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapid changes
• Team player with collaborative approach
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to travel frequently to supplier sites and HPS design sites

Education & Language

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Commercial or related technical discipline
• Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with strong electronics manufacturing background also considered