Electronics Buyer & Supply Chain Specialist

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

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Buyer with 3-5 years of procurement experience to support fast-moving electronics manufacturing operations. You will manage supplier relationships, handle requisitions, review bids and place strategic purchases to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong negotiation, and adherence to SCM policies and ISO standards within a global design and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience as a Buyer.
• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy under deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of SCM policies, procedures and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services in support of business operations
• Acts as 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 procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies
• Initiates purchases driven through MRP process and assesses when to execute and what order to place
• 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 to appropriate personnel
• Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs
• Acts as primary contact with suppliers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supplier management

SCM knowledge

ISO standards

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Electronics manufacturing knowledge

Tools

MRP knowledge

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Buyer with 3-5 years of procurement experience to support fast-moving electronics manufacturing operations. You will manage supplier relationships, handle requisitions, review bids and place strategic purchases to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong negotiation, and adherence to SCM policies and ISO standards within a global design and manufacturing environment.