Buying Specialist Sourcing 1

Celestica•Richardson, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buying Specialist Sourcing procures goods and services in support of business operations and serves as a communication link among internal customers, suppliers, and external customers during pre-production ramp-up and full production. The role operates independently on most aspects of moderately complex assignments under general supervision, applying established professional standards and practices. It builds relationships that support procurement accountabilities and may demonstrate work methods to new employees. The specialist purchases parts and supplies for new and existing products and non-production needs, including purchases initiated through MRP. The role evaluates when and what to order, manages end-of-life last-time buys, and supports on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory management, forecast accuracy, and standard-cost updates. It facilitates quoting and sourcing to improve supply and reduce costs, resolves material and supply-chain issues, and manages supplier relationships and performance. It also supports continuous improvement, data integrity, parameter management, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and audit readiness for internal self-audits and ISO reviews.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the electronic manufacturing environment, materials, and processes.
Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and supplier management.
Good knowledge of the types of materials purchased by the department.
Good negotiation and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and solve varied tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Knowledge of basic computer applications and ability to learn and use department-specific applications.
SAP experience and proficiency with spreadsheets such as Excel or Google Sheets.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Strong knowledge of supply chain management policies and procedures and ISO standards.
Three to six or more years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; educational requirements may vary by geography.

Responsibilities

Procure goods and services to support business operations.
Coordinate communication among internal customers, suppliers, and external customers for pre-production ramp-up and full production.
Review requisitions, contact vendors, examine bids, and initiate contracts.
Procure parts and supplies for new products, existing products, and non-production needs; initiate purchases through the MRP process.
Assess when to execute purchases and what orders to place, considering relevant factors.
Coordinate and manage last-time buys for products reaching end of life.
Support on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory management, and forecast accuracy; report to appropriate personnel.
Update standard costs for assigned parts.
Facilitate quoting and sourcing to improve supply and reduce costs.
Serve as the primary contact for suppliers and internal and external customers to resolve issues related to assigned material.
Address supply-chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material, and alternate sources of supply.
Drive continuous improvement, data integrity, and parameter management.
Analyze variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Manage supplier relationships and performance; meet regularly with suppliers to set goals and learn about next-generation product offerings.
Evaluate supplier performance and help drive improvements.
Maintain audit readiness for internal self-audits and ISO reviews and act on audit findings to clear exposures.