Supplier Resources

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The Global Supplier Management Playbook defines how Celestica uses an established Supplier Management Toolkit to engage with our suppliers, through developing capability and value; open, two-way transparent communication; focusing on preventing defects; measuring performance, and delivering excellence. Refer to this document for further details. 

Global Supplier Management Playbook

Celestica is in the process of transforming its indirect procurement process. This transformation will reshape the procurement process into a more collaborative, high performing organization aimed at achieving transparency, delivering world class management of indirect spend and implementing standardized and streamlined processes that ensure optimal execution and efficiency. 

Learn more about the indirect procurement process. 

EtQ DOC0073714 | CELQ-033-STD-62

This document defines the minimum quality requirements for chemicals and consumable items that are selected and qualified by Celestica and to be used in the manufacture of environmentally compliant printed circuit assemblies/ electrical sub-assemblies and systems, that remain (or potentially remain) on the assembly when it is shipped to the customer. The Chemical and Consumable items covered include solder paste, solder flux, underfill materials, encapsulants/conformal coating, adhesives, thermal grease, thermal interface materials, labels/ink used on labels, tapes, markers, solder mask, repair chemicals, braid, flux brushes, solvents, wash de-foamer, saponifiers, tie wraps and wire-add materials. This document applies when referenced in an appropriate Celestica request for quotation, purchase order, contract or QSPEC and hence it becomes part of any such document. 

Celestica’s General Quality Requirements for Chemical and Consumable Items (pdf, 0.07MB) 

EtQ DOC0075098 | CELQ-033-POL-7

This document defines the minimum environmental related requirements for all purchased parts which include electronic, electro-mechanical, electro-optical and mechanical devices, printed circuit boards and sub-assemblies used in the production of Celestica products. This document applies when parts are to be environmentally compliant or referenced in a Celestica request for quotation, purchase order, or contract and hence it becomes part of any such document. 

Environmental Requirements for Purchased Components (pdf, 0.15MB)

EtQ DOC0133204

This section defines the general requirements for quality standards that are applicable to suppliers supplying parts to Celestica.

Celestica Aviation, Space and Defense Requirements (pdf, 0.34MB)

This specification defines the minimum general requirements for the preparation, packaging, and labeling of all parts, subassemblies, products and materials which will be shipped to any Celestica facility. 

Packaging and Handling: Supplier and Interplant Requirements (pdf, 0.39MB)

EtQ DOC0078257 | CELQ-033-STD-051

This document defines the standard to be followed by Celestica suppliers when applying bar code labels applied to 1) the inner most level of supplier part packaging (referred to as “Final Carrier” in this document), and 2) outer and intermediate levels of supplier packaging (referred to as “Carton” in this document) for procured production goods (including components and PWB’s) supplied to Celestica locations globally. This document supercedes and replaces CLQ-001-STD-14, Rev. 9 as well as CELQ-001-STD-20, Rev. 7

Bar Coding Standard for Procured Production Goods (pdf, 1.43MB) 

EtQ DOC0073861 | CELQ-001-SPEC-7

This document defines the minimum general quality requirements for all purchased parts which include electronic, electro-mechanical, electro-optical and mechanical devices, printed circuit boards and sub-assemblies used in the production of Celestica products. This document applies when referenced in a Celestica request for quotation, purchase order, or contract and hence it becomes part of any such document.  

General Quality Requirements for Purchased Parts (pdf, 5.83MB) 

Additional PO Terms (pdf, 358KB)

This document outlines additional minimum requirements that Celestica’s suppliers are required to adhere to in the delivery of goods and services. These requirements are designed to ensure compliance with our standards. Adherence to these terms is essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the supply chain.

Additional Terms for Purchase Orders (pdf, 381kb)

This document defines the standard to be followed by all Celestica suppliers when shipping on an ex-works basis from a supplier location to a Celestica designated delivery location. It defines the inter-continental and intra-regional transportation carriers that should be utilized. Also, this routing guide addresses the standard service levels and provides an authorization process when premium service is required.

Routing guides for Celestica's locations:
Americas: Alburtis, Fremont, Ontario, Monterrey, San Jose, Oregon, Mississauga, Richardson, Tucson, Newmarket
Europe: Galway, Oradea, Valencia 
Asia: Hong Kong, Johor Bahru, Korea (IMPAKT), Kulim, Laos, Miyagi, Penang (Hardware Platform Solutions), Shanghai, PCI Singapore, Singapore, Song Shan Lake, Suzhou, Thailand

The International Maritime Organization has amended the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention to include a container weight verification requirement, effective July 1, 2016.  As a result of this new requirement, all shippers of ocean freight are responsible for the verification of the packed container which includes the material and weight of the container.  This document provides suppliers with a list of documentation required for ocean freight shipments.

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Container Weight Verification Requirement (pdf, 27.6KB)

EtQ DOC0073917 | DOC0073917

This document establishes general requirements to suppliers for notifying Celestica of all product and/or parts changes, product discontinuances and product quality alerts. 

Notification of Product/Process Changes, Discontinued Availability and Product Alerts by Suppliers (pdf, 039MB)

EtQ DOC0075099 | CELQ-033-POL-15

This specification defines Celestica’s minimum Environmental Compliance Requirements for Purchased Chemical / consumables globally, encompassing all of Celestica’s sites and affecting Celestica’s entire global supply base (as applicable). This specification applies when chemicals / consumables are required to be compliant and/or when referenced in a Celestica request for quotation, purchase order, QSPEC, or contract and hence it becomes part of any such document. 

Environmental Requirements for Chemicals/Consumables (pdf, 0.11MB)

EtQ DOC0078188 l CELQ-033-FORM-27

This document is to be utilized by suppliers of chemicals and consumables to any Celestica location globally, to certify that the products listen therein comply with "Celestica Environmental Requirements for Chemicals and Consumables (CELQ-033-POL-15)". In addition, this form serves as a material declaration for substances identified in "Celestica Environmental Requirements for Chemicals and Consumables (CELQ-033-POL-15). 

Declaration Template (pdf, 0.09MB) 

EtQ DOC0078167 | CELQ-033-GDN-49

These quality specifications apply to all Celestica PCB prototype and production orders. The supplier is required to comply with all sections of this document together with shipment. Please contact Celestica before proceeding with the order if a discrepancy is found between this Q-spec and the applicable drawings and specifications. 

PCB Quality Specification (pdf, 0.7MB)

EtQ DOC0078175 | CELQ-033-POL-63

Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires SEC reporting companies to conduct an inquiry into the source and chain of custody of conflict minerals. Celestica fully supports the objectives of this legislation, and will make every effort to reasonably assure that the tantalum, tungsten, tin, gold, and Cobalt in the products we manufacture do not directly or indirectly finance or benefit unauthorized armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries (the DRC Region).

Furthermore, Celestica expects all of its suppliers to comply with this legislation and provide all required declarations using the Responsible Minerals Initiative’s (RMI) Conflict Minerals Reporting Template and Extended Minerals Reporting Template. Celestica will assess any future business with suppliers who are noncompliant with this policy.

Celestica Responsible Minerals Sourcing Requirement (pdf, 0.04MB)

Celestica requires suppliers to complete and submit the W-9/W-8BEN/W-8IMY/W-8ECI tax form. The documents below outline the requirements from the United States Internal Revenue Services’ (IRS’) regarding tax regulations. Instructions on how to complete the forms are also included.  

Tax Forms Requirement (pdf, 30.4kb)

W-9/W-8 Guidance for suppliers (pdf, 1.05mb)

This document contains supplier flowdown terms applicable when a supplier is performing services or work under a purchase order in connection with a U.S. Government prime contract or higher-tier subcontract for commercial items (as defined in FAR 2.101) under FAR Part 12.

Supplemental Provisions to Celestica’s Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions for Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Orders or Subcontracts under a U.S. Government Prime Contract – Commercial Items (FAR Part 12) (pdf, 0.05MB)

This document contains supplier flowdown terms, applicable when a supplier is performing services or work under a purchase order in connection with a U.S. Government prime contract or higher-tier subcontract for non-commercial items under FAR Part 15.
 
Supplemental Provisions to Celestica’s Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions for Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Orders or Subcontracts under a U.S. Government Prime Contract – Non-Commercial Items (FAR Part 15) (pdf, 0.1MB)