Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations Lead

Celestica Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Penang is seeking a Buyer to procure goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement of procurement processes. The role requires an understanding of electronics manufacturing, MRP/ERP systems, and strong negotiation skills.

Work is performed in a conventional office environment in Bayan Lepas, Penang. The incumbent will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency, with a focus on compliance to

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment and processes.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory and supplier management.
• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services in support of business operations; act as liaison between internal customers and suppliers.
• Review requisitions, contact vendors, examine bids and initiate contracts.
• Procure parts for new and existing products and non-production supplies.
• Coordinate last-time buys and ensure on-time delivery and cost control.
• Track supplier performance and drive improvements; manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Develop audit procedures to ensure compliance with corporate policies and ISO standards.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory management

Negotiation

Communication

SCM policies

ISO standards

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Penang is seeking a Buyer to procure goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement of procurement processes. The role requires an understanding of electronics manufacturing, MRP/ERP systems, and strong negotiation skills.

Work is performed in a conventional office environment in Bayan Lepas, Penang. The incumbent will coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency, with a focus on compliance to