Buying Associate

Celestica; Seelong; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Malaysia is seeking an entry-level procurement specialist to support lower-dollar manufacturing materials and services. The role includes training under supervision, with exposure to defined procedures and team collaboration.

You will review demand, obtain quotes, prepare purchase orders, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and data accuracy while developing practical purchasing skills within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field
• At least 2 years of related experience in manufacturing
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of purchased materials
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and multiple department tools
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail under deadlines
• Ability to evaluate and solve tasks to ensure timely completion
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to organize, file and retrieve information

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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
• Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements
• Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing
• Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies

Skills

communication

data entry

multi-tasking

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

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Entry level position during which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Works under close supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments can be executed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments.

Key responsibilities

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 and 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

Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements

Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing

Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies

About you

Bachelor Degree in related field

At least 2 years of related experience in manufacturing setting

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 the 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