Summary

Location: Senai, Johor

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Full-Time)

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Senai, Johor on a 6-month contract. In this fast-paced role, you will lead material procurement and Clear-To-Build (CTB) tracking for assigned semiconductor manufacturing projects. You will be responsible for ensuring material readiness for production lines, driving shortage mitigations, managing supplier performance, and keeping system data precise to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Detailed Description

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

Plan and purchase materials according to project need-by dates review CTB requirements to ensure zero production downtime while optimizing inventory levels.
Address critical material shortages, lead quick-turn RFQ/Lead Time (LT) assessments, and resolve supplier constraints (including SRA and FAI).
Execute order push/cancel mitigations based on updated production plans and maintain 100% data accuracy in SAP.
Partner closely with Planning, CFT, and Logistics teams to communicate supply risks, process defect returns/credits, and represent purchasing in weekly updates.
Resolve receiving/A-P invoice disputes, process Cash-in-Advance requests, perform PO clean-ups, and review costs associated with Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Education & Work Experience (Strict Cut-off):
- Degree Holder: Minimum 6 years of experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment (semiconductor experience preferred).
- Diploma Holder: Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment (semiconductor experience preferred).
Technical Expertise:
- Hands-on proficiency with SAP (ERP/MRP) is essential.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing procurement, CTB processes, BOM structures, and ECO implementation.
- Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills under tight contract timelines.
Contract Details
- Location: Senai, Johor
- Duration: 6 Months (Immediate availability or short notice period preferred)

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, Inc. (NYSE: CLS TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

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Senior Buyer (6-Month Contract)