Strategic Buying Team Lead — Supplier Performance

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Malaysia seeks a Buying Team Leader 3 to drive supplier performance and lead cross-functional projects. You will validate purchase orders, monitor material availability, and work to improve on-time delivery and lead times.

The role requires strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills, plus 5+ years in SCM or purchasing within electronics manufacturing. This is an on-site position at Kulim, Kedah.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing environment and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance improvement with suppliers by resolving complex systemic problems.
• Validate POs to support demand; monitor Line of Balances and past-dues.
• Ensure supplier is responsive to demand signals and improve look ahead metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects; report progress to leadership.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze supplier performance using SAP, Rapid Response, and Celestica databases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Rapid Response

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Malaysia seeks a Buying Team Leader 3 to drive supplier performance and lead cross-functional projects. You will validate purchase orders, monitor material availability, and work to improve on-time delivery and lead times.

The role requires strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills, plus 5+ years in SCM or purchasing within electronics manufacturing. This is an on-site position at Kulim, Kedah.