06 - Commodity Management Associate

Celestica International LP • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

This is an entry-level role providing functional and organizational training under direct supervision. The Associate carries out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures, and established company policies. Working under close supervision and with limited independent decision-making authority, the Associate handles day-to-day details, begins proposing process improvements, and takes ownership of assigned commitments. Success requires collaboration with internal teams, including Finance, Accounts Payable, and Site Buying, as well as professional routine communication with external suppliers.

The role supports vendor payment processing and Facilities purchase requisitions, maintains contract records, coordinates financial and invoicing activities, and helps ensure the uninterrupted payment and accounting of essential site services and utilities. Duties are performed in a normal office environment and may require occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Commerce or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; educational requirements may vary by geography.
• Strong systems skills, including common office platforms, SAP, and Ivalua.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and solve a variety of tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist in resolving vendor payment-processing issues.
• Initiate purchase requisitions for Facilities requests and facilitate their processing.
• Maintain a comprehensive contracts database, including term dates, renewal milestones, service-level agreements, and pricing terms.
• Work with Finance and Accounts Payable to facilitate timely payment processing, reconcile expense chargebacks, and generate spend and status reports.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable to support uninterrupted payment and accounting for essential site services and utilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level