Job Description

Req ID: 120240
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Johor
City: Johor Bahru

General Overview

Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management
Career Stream: BUY - Buying
Role: Team Leader 3
Job Title: Buying Team Leader 3
Job Code: TL3-SCM-BUY
Band: Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The NPI Buying Team Leader will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials and components required for new product development projects. This role demands a proactive approach to supplier selection, cost negotiation, and risk management to ensure project deliverables are met within the required timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical and commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of the procurement process in a fast-paced product development environment.

Detailed Description

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

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers. Evaluate suppliers based on their capabilities, quality, cost, and delivery performance to support new product launches.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive prices, volume discounts, and favorable terms. Develop cost models and budget forecasts for NPI projects.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and project requirements. Participate in design reviews to understand material specifications and technical requirements.
• Implement strategies to optimize the supply chain for NPI projects, focusing on lead time reduction, inventory management, and logistic efficiency.
• Identify potential supply chain risks related to NPI projects and develop contingency plans to address these risks. Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Manage and track the procurement process for NPI projects, ensuring timely updates and communication with stakeholders. Resolve any issues or delays in the supply chain that may impact project timelines.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Broad knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes
• Broad knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
• Strong knowledge of negotiation techniques.
• Broad knowledge of a wide range of contracts.
• Strong communications and presentation skills.
• Good leadership and coaching 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and manage complex supplier relationships.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in using procurement software, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across various departments and with external partners.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Typical Experience

• Minimum of 6 years\' experience in a procurement or buying role, with specific experience in NPI procurement in a manufacturing or technology environment.

Typical Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

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.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world\'s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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