Buying Specialist Sourcing 1

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buying Specialist Sourcing procures goods and services in support of business operations. Working under general supervision and within established professional standards, the specialist independently handles most aspects of moderately complex assignments, using judgment to determine appropriate methods and escalating situations not covered by standard procedures. The role builds relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to support procurement and supply-chain objectives. The specialist supports procurement for new and existing products and non-production supplies, including requisitions, vendor contacts, bid reviews, contracts, and purchases driven by MRP. The position coordinates end-of-life last-time buys; monitors delivery, purchase-price variance, inventory, and forecast accuracy; updates assigned-part standard costs; and facilitates sourcing and quoting to improve supply and reduce costs. It also manages supplier relationships and performance, resolves material and supply-chain issues, maintains data integrity and parameters, analyzes variances and corrective actions, and supports audit readiness and closure of audit findings. The role is based in a normal office environment and may involve extended sitting, sustained visual concentration, frequent repetitive computer and data-entry movements, and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

Three to six or more years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environments, materials, and processes.
Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and supplier management.
Knowledge of the types of materials purchased by the department.
Negotiation and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with 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 Excel or Google Sheets.
Effective verbal and written communication with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Strong knowledge of SCM policies and procedures and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

Procure goods and services to support business operations.
Serve as a communication link among internal customers, suppliers, and external customers during 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 MRP-driven purchases and determine purchase timing and order quantities based on relevant factors.
Coordinate and manage last-time buys for products reaching end of life.
Ensure on-time delivery, manage purchase-price variance and inventory, and report forecast accuracy to appropriate personnel.
Update standard costs for assigned parts.
Facilitate parts quoting and sourcing to improve supply and reduce costs.
Act as the primary contact for suppliers and customers to resolve issues involving assigned material.
Address supply-chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material, and alternate sources of supply.
Support continuous improvement, including data integrity and parameter management.
Analyze variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Manage supplier relationships and performance; meet with suppliers to set goals, understand upcoming product offerings, and drive performance improvements.
Maintain audit readiness for internal self-audits and ISO reviews, and act on audit findings to clear exposures.