Buying Associate

Celestica International LP•Maple Grove, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At our Celestica Maple Grove facility—a key Center of Excellence for high-reliability industries like HealthTech and Aerospace—you’ll launch your supply chain career in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment. As an Associate Buyer, you will receive hands-on mentorship to master the procurement lifecycle, from managing a base of 20–30 suppliers to ensuring our Engineering and Quality teams have exactly what they need to succeed. This is a high-impact entry-level role where your attention to detail directly supports the production of life-saving and mission-critical technology in a culture that truly values professional growth and teamwork.

Requirements

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
Basic understanding of materials being purchased by the department.
Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
Basic math, data entry and 10-key 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.
Ability to efficiently organize, file and retrieve hard copy and electronic information relating to the business of the work unit.
Zero to two years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provides entry-level professional support in the procurement of lower dollar manufacturing materials and services.
Reviews demand requirements for lower dollar, lower cost manufacturing parts and supplies.
Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards.
Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements.
Analyzes material availability to manage inventory investment. Maintains responsibility for data integrity in Item Master file.
Maintains ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materials availability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution, etc.
Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements.
Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing.
Assists Buyer or Team Leader in reviewing supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes or disqualifications.
Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies.