Buyer (Penang)

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Buyer with 3-5 years of procurement experience to support fast-moving electronics manufacturing operations. You will manage supplier relationships, handle requisitions, review bids and place strategic purchases to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong negotiation, and adherence to SCM policies and ISO standards within a global design and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience as a Buyer.
• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy under deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of SCM policies, procedures and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services in support of business operations
• Acts as 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 procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies
• Initiates purchases driven through MRP process and assesses when to execute and what order to place
• 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 to appropriate personnel
• Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs
• Acts as primary contact with suppliers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supplier management

SCM knowledge

ISO standards

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Electronics manufacturing knowledge

Tools

MRP knowledge

Job description

Incumbents 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. Works under general supervision. 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.

Responsibilities

Procures goods and services in support of business operations

Acts as 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 procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies

Initiates purchases driven through MRP process and assesses when to execute and what order to place

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 to appropriate personnel

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

Acts as primary contact with suppliers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material

Requirements

3-5 years of working experience as a Buyer

Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes

Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management

Good knowledge of 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 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, procedures and ISO standards

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.