Buying Associate (Fresh Graduates)

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

Job summary

Celestica is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Malaysia to support business operations, focusing on sourcing parts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery for new and existing products.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong English and Mandarin communication skills, along with knowledge of SCM policies and ISO standards. Penang Design Centre activity supports global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Two to four years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of SCM policies, procedures and ISO standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and work under tight deadlines.

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.
• 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

Skills

English communication

Mandarin communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.

Key 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

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

Requirements

Two to four years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience

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 communicate in English and Mandarin 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.

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