Associate Buyer

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing services provider in Malaysia seeks candidates for an entry-level procurement role. Responsibilities include supporting the procurement of manufacturing materials, reviewing demand requirements, and communicating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Candidates should have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes, excellent attention to detail, and effective communication skills. This position is crucial for maintaining material quality and managing inventory effectively.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn multiple applications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides entry-level professional support in the procurement of materials.
• Reviews demand requirements for manufacturing parts and supplies.
• Maintains ongoing communication with suppliers regarding availability and issues.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Knowledge of purchasing practices

Ability to communicate effectively

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provides entry-level professional support in the procurement of lower dollar manufacturing materials and services.
• Reviews demand requirements for lower dollar, lower cost manufacturing parts and supplies.
• Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards.
• Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Analyzes material availability to manage inventory investment. Maintains responsibility for data integrity in Item Master file.
• Maintains ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materials availability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution, etc.
• Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements.
• Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing.
• Assists Buyer or Team Leader in reviewing supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes or disqualifications.
• Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Basic understanding of materials being purchased by the department.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Basic math, data entry and 10-key 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.
• Ability to efficiently organize, file and retrieve hard copy and electronic information relating to the business of the work unit.