Buying Specialist Sourcing

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Buying Specialist Sourcing to procure goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and support production ramp-ups and ISO compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely deliveries and cost-efficient sourcing.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, SAP experience, and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, with a focus on continuous improvement and data integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Procures goods and services to support business operations.
• Liaises with internal customers, suppliers and external partners on ramp-up and production.
• Manages last time buys and end-of-life products.
• Ensures on-time delivery, price variance, and inventory control.
• Supports ISO standards and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services in support of business operations.
• Acts as primary contact with suppliers to resolve issues and expedite orders.
• Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, and initiates contracts.
• Maintains data integrity and participates in continuous improvement.
• Monitors supplier performance and drives improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory Mgmt

Supplier Mgmt

Negotiation

Communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

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Buying Specialist Sourcing

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Required.08 - Buying Specialist Sourcing Req ID: 140935 Hiring Manager: Robyn Connelly Band: 08 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Richardson

08 - Buying Specialist Sourcing
Req ID: 140935
Hiring Manager: Robyn ConnellyBand: 08Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Purchasing(SCM_PUR)
Role: Specialist (SPE)
Job Title: Buying Specialist Sourcing
Job Code: SPE-SCM-BYS
Job Level: Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Procures goods and services in support of the business operations.
• Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume. Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies. Initiates purchases driven through MRP process. Assesses when to execute and what order to place based on other factors.
• Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life.
• Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management.
• forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel.
• Updates standard costs for assigned parts.
• Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs.
• Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material.
• Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply.
• Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management.
• Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action.
• Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers. Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand next generation of product offerings. Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements.
• Ensures audit readiness for internal self-audits and ISO reviews.
• Action audit findings to clear audit exposures.
• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
• Good knowledge of the types of materials being purchased by the department.
• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.SAP Experience andSpreadsheet proficiency- Excel or Google Sheets
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Strong knowledge of SCM policies, and procedures and ISO standards.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Typical Experience

• Three toSix years + years’ relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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