Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 1

Celestica Inc.; Johor Bahru; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Celestica Inc. in Malaysia seeks a Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing I to lead procurement activities, supervise MRP outputs, and ensure material availability to meet manufacturing schedules.

The role requires driving supplier performance, negotiating favorable terms, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize costs. The successful candidate will manage a diverse team, monitor weekly KPIs, and align purchasing with internal policies and audits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; education may vary by geography
• 5–7 years in supply chain or purchasing roles
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills

Responsabilidades

• Supervise weekly MRP outputs based on customer orders.
• Ensure materials are available to meet manufacturing needs and prevent shortages.
• Coordinate with suppliers on materials availability, cost, shipping and delivery times.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve supplier invoice payment issues.
• Assist in resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies and IHA.
• Lead and develop procurement team; assign tasks to optimize workloads.
• Review supplier performance and recommend changes or disqualifications.
• Communicate committed delivery schedules for purchased materials to internal teams.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Date: Oct 22, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Purchasing (SCM_PUR)
Role: Manager 1
Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 1
Job Code: MG1-SCM-PUR
Job Level: Level 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Supervises weekly MRP outputs based on customer orders.
• Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements.
• Addresses and resolve possible material shortages.
• Supervises ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materialsavailability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution.
• Works with A/P to investigate and resolve issues with payment of supplier invoices.
• Assists in the resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies and IHA.
• Works with internal customers to address, return and receive credit for defectivematerials. RTV
• Maintains responsibility for performance management, development, recognition,coaching and compensation of employees.
• Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work.
• Works with other departments to review and dispose of non-conforming materials.
• Reviews with the team on the last time buys for products end of life.
• Reviews impact on supply line of the new engineering requirements excess and obsolete
• Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers.
• Reviews supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes ordisqualifications. Communicates internally committed delivery schedule for purchased materialsrequired in production.
• Supervises and maintains communication with suppliers trough SCM Tools
• Monitors and drives weekly Purchasing KPI performance trends and execution. Buyerdue diligence & escalation with materials are available to meet manufacturing buildrequirements.
• Addresses and resolves possible material shortages.
• Addresses the supplier's performance to CM on service & collaborative support tocustomer business needs.
• Responsible for Celestica compliance with internal and external audits in alignment withprocedures and policies. Celestica compliance with customs and regulatory laws.
• Knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, andglobal transportation services and inventory management.
• Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and suppliermanagement.
• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications
• Excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and workingunder tight deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely andaccurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal andexternal customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Drives continuous improvements of procurement operations function through interactions withother departments.

Typical Experience

• 5 to 7 Years

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of educationand experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography

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.

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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

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