Senior Purchasing Specialist (Individual Contributor)

Job Title: Senior Purchasing Specialist (Individual Contributor) Company: Celestica SAP Module: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: Work Location: Senai Johor. We are seeking a senior-level Senior Purchasing Specialist/Buying Team Leader to take functional ownership of material planning, strategic sourcing, and supplier relations. Operating as a high-impact individual contributor , you will serve as the primary champion bridging the gap between production needs and supplier capabilities. In this role, you will autonomously manage optimal inventory levels, mitigate material shortages, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive seamless manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities * Demand Planning: Autonomously plan and procure materials, aligning delivery schedules to satisfy manufacturing timelines and customer project requirements. * Clear-to-Build (CTB) Management: Routinely review CTB requirements, rapidly address turn-around Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Lead Time (LT) assessments, and resolve critical bottlenecks. * Inventory Optimization: Maintain a balanced inventory level to fully support production schedules while aggressively preventing overstocking. * Production Impact Analysis: Analyze key operational variables—including capacity, cycle times, urgency, and material availability—to proactively determine and mitigate production impacts. Supplier & Financial Management * Supplier Relations: Serve as the direct, primary point of contact for suppliers to resolve issues, address constraints (such as SRA and FAI), and manage critical shortages. * Order Optimization: Manage, clean up, and execute modifications (push, pull, or cancel) on Purchase Orders (POs) based on dynamic production schedules. * Onboarding & Finance Collaboration: Partner with the finance team to set up new supplier accounts, resolve accounts payable (A/P) discrepancies, and process cash-in-advance payment requests. * Quality & Logistics: Coordinate with internal teams to return defective materials, secure proper credits, and collaborate with local/global logistics partners to minimize freight costs. * Data Integrity: Maintain accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information within the SAP system. * Stakeholder Communication: Keep Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) updated on shifting market conditions impacting material supply, and provide daily/weekly status updates to the Planning team. * Engineering Alignment: Identify and address Bill of Material (BOM) discrepancies with the Engineering Change (EC) team, and provide feedback on Engineering Change Orders (ECO) for seamless implementation. * Product Transfers: Oversee and execute smooth product transfers between internal and external manufacturing sites. * Audits & Meetings: Actively participate in customer audits, weekly status meetings, and special procurement-related projects. Work Location: Johor Bahru, Johore, Malaysia Availability: Full time

Monthly Salary: RM 6,500 - RM 8,500 Mandatory Requirements: Seeking candidates with hands-on SAP experience, thorough knowledge of purchasing workflows, and a background in electronics manufacturing or technology. Education & Experience * Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a closely related field. * Experience: 0 years of proven experience within procurement, supply chain, or a similar manufacturing environment (demonstrating strong, independent ownership). Technical Skills * Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and modern procurement methodologies. * Strong hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems ( SAP preferred ). * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Soft Skills & Competencies Key Skills: Procurement, Purchase Orders Salary: Not disclosed