Celestica

Buying Specialist

Celestica

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Richardson • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • 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
  • Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management. forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel
  • Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply
  • Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements

Requirements

  • Three to Six years + years’ relevant experience
  • Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes
  • Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management
  • Good negotiation and problem resolution skills
  • Usage of SAP and spreadsheet 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
procurement processesinventory managementsupplier managementnegotiation skillsproblem resolution skillsSCM policiesISO standardselectronic manufacturing knowledge
Soft Skills
communication skillsverbal communicationwritten communication