Commodity Management Associate 1

Celestica; Kulim; On-site; MYR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Malaysia is looking for a Commodity Management Associate. This entry-level position involves managing commercial data in an ERP system, analyzing suppliers, and supporting procurement efforts. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills. The role requires fluency in English and the ability to work permanent night shifts. This position offers an opportunity to develop in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Preferable with Supply Chain Experience >1 year or Fresh Graduate.
• Able to work permanent night shifts only.
• Strong understanding of marketplace conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Master Data in ERP system.
• Analyze and set up requested commercial data.
• Support maintaining purchasing information.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong systems skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree / Diploma certificates

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Access

Job description

06 -Commodity Management Associate 1 1
Req ID: 130092
Hiring Manager: Tamilselvi A/P Prakasam
Band: 06
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Kedah
City: Kulim

Detailed Description

Entry level 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. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department’s/division’s goals. Works under close supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments are completed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co‑workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored. Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Maintains regional or global responsibility for a specific commodity or group of commodities for price/​value determination, sourcing, negotiations, terms & conditions and supplier relationship development. Quotes and negotiates all products and services quarterly. Develops cost of customer bids within response time objectives. Supports bid activities by interacting with the site teams to compile and deliver the material commitment to the customer. Participates in Commodity Council corporate negotiation team and/or the Customer Materials Commitment process by providing material pricing and data analysis. Conducts Quarterly Business Reviews with top suppliers and review customer BOMs for quarterly commits. Coordinates any supplier communication. Reviews and resolves issues on supplier performance feedback, supplier report card and bids. Supports the site SCM buying teams in times of product shortage or suppliers not meeting performance requirements including escalation within the supplier and alternative source development/recommendations. Supports customers to resolve quality, serviceability and performance related issues for products or bid activities. Consolidates, tabulates, analyzes and reports on various commitment and performance metrics. Provides product cost support for products in assigned geographies. Prepares bids including generation of BOM, cost analysis, negotiate with suppliers, and present bids to management. Updates material prices database, analyze bill of materials for competitiveness and customer compliance, review with management.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage Master Data in ERP system to enable operation, business decisions and efficient use of data.
• Responsible for receiving, analysing, and setting up requested commercial data in the ERP system (Material price, terms and conditions).
• Ensure data is complete for PO execution, business impact is analyzed to meet business objectives, and quality of data setup is verified.
• Communicate with sites and internal teams to drive resolution for data integrity PO issues.
• Support the process of maintaining purchasing information working with Commodity Managers and internal teams.
• Supporting customer / client experience and meeting the KPI.
• Receive, analyse and set up commercial data into SAP.
• This includes ensuring data is complete for PO execution, business impact is analyzed to meet business objectives, and quality.

Job Requirements

• Degree / Diploma certificates
• Preferable with Supply Chain Experience >1 year / Fresh Graduate.
• Able to work permanent night shifts only.
• Able to work in a team with minimal supervision.
• Able to converse fluently in English (other languages is an added advantage French, Japanese, & etc)
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Working knowledge of the marketplace conditions for the area of specialization including industry pricing, technology and supply/demand trends.
• Ability to coordinate the process of maintaining purchasing information working with Commodity Managers and internal teams. Example is performing analysis on existing PIR spend, demand and expiry date to be considered for PIR refresh on existing.
• Ability to communicate with sites and internal teams to drive resolution for data integrity PO issues, commercial data setup issues lead to PO rejection include discrepancy of the price, MOQ, Leadtime, supplier support issue, lead time stretch, etc.
• Strong systems skills, including common office platforms such as SAP (T‑Codes and functionality), MS Office and Access, along with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage 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.

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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.

Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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