Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a procurement professional in Richardson, TX to manage sourcing for manufacturing needs. You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and cost effectiveness.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, a Bachelors degree, and strong negotiation skills to optimize supplier performance and inventory levels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 24 years of procurement experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services to support business operations.
• Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on ramp up and production.
• Manages supplier performance, cost variances and on-time delivery.
• Maintains data integrity and compliance with ISO standards.
• Uses MRP to schedule orders and optimize inventory.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Inventory management

MRP

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor7s degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Celestica is seeking a procurement professional in Richardson, TX to manage sourcing for manufacturing needs. You will coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and cost effectiveness.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, a Bachelors degree, and strong negotiation skills to optimize supplier performance and inventory levels in a fast-paced environment.