Buying Associate

Celestica Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Seelong; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an entry-level procurement professional to support the acquisition of lower-dollar manufacturing materials and services. You will review demand, check requisitions for accuracy, obtain quotes, and help administer purchase orders to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes data integrity in the Item Master file, supplier communications, and problem resolution. A bachelor degree and at least 2 years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in related field.
• At least 2 years of related experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• 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 communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

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.

Education

Bachelor Degree in related field

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

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

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.

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