07 - Buyer

Celestica; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica seeks a Buyer in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia to procure parts and services for production, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency. The role interfaces with internal customers and vendors throughout the procurement process and supports continuous improvements in supply chain operations.

Two to four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree are preferred. This full-time position requires strong negotiation, detail-orientation, and ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• Two to Four years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management
• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services in support of the business operations.
• Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume.
• Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts.
• Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies.
• Initiates purchases driven through MRP process.
• Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life.
• Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management.
• Tracks forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel.
• Updates standard costs for assigned parts.
• Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs.
• Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material.
• Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply.
• Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management.
• Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action.
• Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers.
• Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand next generation of product offerings.
• Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements.
• Develops and documents audit procedures and plans for Procurement to ensure compliance to corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures audit readiness among all purchasing personnel.
• Coordinates and conducts internal self-audits and ISO reviews.
• Action audit findings to clear audit exposures.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

SCM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Req ID: 141153

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Kedah

City: Kulim

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Career Stream: Purchasing (SCM_PUR)

Role: Analyst

Job Title: Buyer

Job Code: ANA-SCM-BUY

Band: Level 07

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

SummaryIncumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general Supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.

• Procures goods and services in support of the business operations.


• Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume.


• Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts.


• Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies.


• Initiates purchases driven through MRP process.


• Assesses when to execute and what order to place based on other factors.


• Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life.


• Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management.


• Tracks forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel.


• Updates standard costs for assigned parts.


• Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs.


• Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material.


• Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply.


• Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management.


• Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action.


• Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers.


• Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand next generation of product offerings.


• Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements.


• Develops and documents audit procedures and plans for Procurement to ensure compliance to corporate policies and procedures.


• Ensures audit readiness among all purchasing personnel.


• Coordinates and conducts internal self-audits and ISO reviews.


• Action audit findings to clear audit exposures.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.


• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.


• Good knowledge of the types of materials being purchased by the department.


• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.


• 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.


• Strong knowledge of SCM policies, and procedures and ISO standards.

Typical Experience

• Two to Four years relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, 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.

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, 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.

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.