Purchasing Manager (6-Month Contract)

Celestica; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our Senai, Johor site on a 6-month contract. You will lead the site purchasing team, manage supplier performance, and drive material availability to ensure zero line stops.

Lead negotiations, oversee SAP purchasing modules, collaborate with planning, program management, and logistics to maintain optimal inventory and on-time delivery. The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing purchasing experience, semiconductor exposure

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain purchasing within manufacturing (semiconductor exp. preferred).
• Experience in leadership/people management is required.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site purchasing activities to meet customer commits; lead supplier escalations and negotiations to resolve shortages.
• Direct and guide the site purchasing team; set priorities and drive execution against tight timelines.
• Oversee site inventory forecasting and action planning; optimize stock levels and meet financial targets.
• Act as primary escalation point for supply chain risks and mitigation actions.
• Maintain SAP data integrity and ensure compliance with logistics and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Diploma in related field

Tools

SAP

CTB tracking

Logistics coordination

Job description

Location: Senai, Johor

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Full-Time)

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team in Senai, Johor on a 6-month contract. Operating as the senior leadership level above our buying team, you will oversee site purchasing operations, drive critical material shortage escalations, manage supplier performance, and maintain optimal inventory controls. You will partner directly with site planning, program management, commodity teams, and customer leadership to ensure zero line stops and seamless production output.

Detailed Description

• Oversee site purchasing activities to meet customer commits; lead high-level supplier escalations, expedites, and negotiations to resolve severe material shortages and delivery bottlenecks.
• Direct and guide the site purchasing team (including Buying Team Leaders and Buyers); set priorities, resolve complex operational blockers, and drive team execution against tight contract timelines.
• Oversee site inventory forecasting, reporting, and action planning; drive strategies to optimize stock levels, prevent overstocking, and meet site financial targets.
• Act as the primary purchasing escalation point for customer teams, site planning, engineering, and program management; communicate supply chain risks and mitigation actions clearly.
• Maintain high standards of SAP data integrity, clean-up operations, and purchasing workflows; ensure compliance with logistics, import/export, and regulatory standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Work Experience (Strict Cut-Off):
• Degree Holder: Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain purchasing/procurement within a manufacturing environment (semiconductor experience preferred), including at least 2–3 years in a leadership/people management role.
• Diploma Holder: Minimum 15 years of experience in supply chain purchasing/procurement within a manufacturing environment (semiconductor experience preferred), including at least 4–5 years in a leadership/people management role.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced hands-on proficiency with SAP (ERP/MRP) purchasing and inventory modules.
• Strong expertise in Clear-To-Build (CTB) tracking, global logistics/freight coordination, and supplier contract/commercial negotiations.

Soft Skills

• High-level stakeholder management, crisis negotiation, and executive communication skills.

Contract Details

• Location: Senai, Johor
• Duration: 6 Months (Immediate availability or short notice period preferred)

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.

Company Overview

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.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.