Procurement Associate: Materials & Supplier Support

Celestica; Seelong; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Malaysia is seeking an entry-level procurement specialist to support lower-dollar manufacturing materials and services. The role includes training under supervision, with exposure to defined procedures and team collaboration.

You will review demand, obtain quotes, prepare purchase orders, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and data accuracy while developing practical purchasing skills within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field
• At least 2 years of related experience in manufacturing
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of purchased materials
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and multiple department tools
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail under deadlines
• Ability to evaluate and solve tasks to ensure timely completion
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to organize, file and retrieve information

Responsibilities

• Provides entry-level professional support in the procurement of lower dollar manufacturing materials and services
• Reviews demand requirements for lower dollar, lower cost manufacturing parts and supplies
• Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy
• Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards
• Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements
• Analyzes material availability to manage inventory investment and maintains responsibility for data integrity in Item Master file
• Maintains ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materials availability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution
• Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements
• Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing
• Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies

Skills

communication

data entry

multi-tasking

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

Celestica Malaysia is seeking an entry-level procurement specialist to support lower-dollar manufacturing materials and services. The role includes training under supervision, with exposure to defined procedures and team collaboration.

You will review demand, obtain quotes, prepare purchase orders, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and data accuracy while developing practical purchasing skills within a manufacturing environment.