Supply Chain Purchasing Manager

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

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a procurement leader in Malaysia to drive material availability and supplier performance. The role oversees MRP outputs, ensures timely material supply for manufacturing, and collaborates across functions to resolve shortages and invoice discrepancies.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement in procurement operations, supplier relationship management, and alignment with global supply chain best practices within Celestica’s Penang Design Centre expansion in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience in consumer electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of global supply chain management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises weekly MRP outputs based on customer orders.
• Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements.
• Addresses and resolve possible material shortages.
• Maintains relationship with suppliers and performance reviews.
• Drives continuous improvements in procurement operations.
• Monitors weekly Purchasing KPI performance.
• Collaborates with internal customers and A/P to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SCM Tools

ERP systems

Job 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 of experience

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of educationand experience.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.