Buying Team Leader 1

Celestica; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned NPI Buying Team Leader to drive strategic sourcing for new product development. You will lead supplier evaluation, negotiate costs, and manage risks to meet timelines and budgets.

The role collaborates with R&D, engineering, QA, and planning to optimize the supply chain for multiple NPI projects, ensuring material availability and on-time deliveries in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in procurement or buying, with NPI procurement experience in manufacturing or technology.
• Experience with supplier management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and engineering change processes.
• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for NPI projects and manage CTB part lists.
• Conduct supplier market research and evaluate suppliers on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, QA, and manufacturing to align procurement with project needs.
• Monitor spend, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier risks and contingencies.
• Ensure materials availability and on-time procurement for manufacturing builds.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

NPI procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

The NPI Buying Team Leader will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials and components required for new product development projects. This role demands a proactive approach to supplier selection, cost negotiation, and risk management to ensure project deliverables are meet within the required timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical and commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of the procurement process in a fast-paced product development environment.

08 - Buying Team Leader 3 1

Req ID: 140407

Remote Position: No

Hiring Manager: , Rajeswari A/P Palani

Band: 08

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Johor

City: Johor Bahru

Detailed Description

• Responsible on the NPI projects assigned, take accountability for all part listed in CTB and resolve critical clear to build shortages.
• Daily clear to build review with planning to share material status and dial in the meeting call whenever requested by MP/PM
• Work out assessment RFQ and planning to procure materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several NPI projects
• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers. Evaluate suppliers based on their capabilities, quality, cost, and delivery performance to support new product launches.
• Identify potential supply chain risks related to NPI projects and develop contingency plans to address these risks.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews to understand material specifications and technical requirements. Aligned on the ECO changes related parts for PO supersede and rework activities.
• Implement strategies to optimize the supply chain for NPI projects, focusing on lead time reduction, inventory management, and logistic efficiency.
• Manage and track the procurement process for NPI projects, ensuring timely updates and communication with stakeholders. Resolve any issues or delays in the supply chain that may impact project timelines.
• Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements. Matches material requirements and inventory turnover so as not to hold too high of a percentage of inventory at any time.
• Assist engineering and planning to work with supplier on the rework activities to reduce E&O inventory
• Works with AP to investigate and resolve issues with the payment of supplier invoices.
• Works with the Engineering Team on the SRA related issue and cascade down the information to relevant team on timely manner
• Ensure all supplier follow the shipment approval process.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in procurement or buying role, with specific experience in NPI procurement in a manufacturing or technology environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing environment, procurement processes, inventory management, supplier management the types of materials being purchased by departments, and the engineering change process is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and manage complex supplier relationships.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in using procurement software, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite. Relevant experience with ERP / MRP especially in SAP will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across various departments and with external partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.