Req ID: 128021 
Region: Asia 
Country: China 
State/Province: Shanghai 
City:  Shanghai 

Mechanical Hardware Sourcing Engineer – GDS Shanghai

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management

Global/Regional Responsibility: Oversee hardware components categories (commercial and customized hardware) to drive cost optimization, commonality, value engineering, and supplier performance. Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with technology roadmaps, competitive benchmarking, supplier base rationalization, and pricing models for hardware components. Supplier Relationship Management: Act as primary liaison with hardware suppliers to negotiate contracts, establish business frameworks, conduct performance reviews, and manage supplier development programs. NPI & Cost Management: Lead bid activities, cost analysis, and sourcing for new product introductions (NPI), ensuring seamless supply continuity while achieving cost-effective hardware solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface closely with hardware design, engineering, and product development teams to align technical specifications with sourcing strategies. Critical Issue Resolution: Manage hardware supply shortages, constrained material strategies, and system-wide changes impacting procurement execution. Process Innovation: Drive process improvements, develop IT tools (e.g., ERP, PLM integrations), and implement best practices for hardware sourcing efficiency. Prototyping & Production Support: Enable quick-turn prototyping, NPI, and batch production by coordinating with suppliers on hardware tooling, certifications, and quality compliance. PSL Alignment: Collaborate with preferred supplier lists (PSL) to meet hardware quality, cost, and delivery targets, supporting product lifecycle needs. Supplier Development: Cultivate strategic suppliers for direct hardware commodities, focusing on technical capability, scalability, and innovation.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of hardware component design, manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, die-casting, injection molding), and material science (metals, plastics, composites). Cost Analysis: Proficiency in dissecting pricing structures (tooling, unit costs, NRE fees) and identifying cost drivers for hardware RFQs. Negotiation Mastery: Strong command of negotiation tactics to secure favorable terms, SLAs, and intellectual property protections. Time-to-Market Focus: Prioritize speed and agility in sourcing to meet hardware development timelines. Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, supplier landscapes, and emerging technologies impacting hardware supply chains. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), DFM/DFA principles, and hardware certification standards (e.g., UL, RoHS). Analytical Rigor: Strong data analysis skills to evaluate supplier performance, cost models, and risk metrics. Communication: Articulate complex hardware requirements to cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers. Multitasking: Thrive in fast-paced environments with overlapping priorities and tight deadlines.

Industry Experience

EMS/Hardware Manufacturing Background: Minimum 5 years of sourcing/SCM experience in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), contract manufacturing (CM), or hardware-centric industries. Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost reduction for mechanical/hardware components.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical/commercial discipline. Preferred: Certifications in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) or advanced training in hardware sourcing/negotiation.

 

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

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 (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.

Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.