Buyer Sourcing

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Buyer Sourcing Date: Sep 13, 2026 Location: Fort Worth, TX, US 07 - Buyer Sourcing Req ID: 135228 Hiring Manager: Robyn ConnellyBand: 07 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Fort Worth General Overview Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM) Career Stream: Purchasing(SCM_PUR) Role: Support 7 Job Title: Buyer Sourcing Job Code: SU7-SCM-BYS Job Level: Level 07 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Summary Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Procures goods and services in support of the business operations. Acts as the communication link between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume. Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products and non-production supplies. Initiates purchases driven through MRP process. Assesses when to execute and what order to place based on other factors. Coordinates and manages last time buys for products end of life. Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management. forecast accuracy and reports back to appropriate personnel. Updates standard costs for assigned parts. Facilitates quoting and sourcing of parts to improve supply and reduce costs. Acts as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material. Addresses and resolves situations such as supply chain shortages, allocations, bad balances, discrepant material and alternate sources of supply. Has responsibility for continuous improvement including data integrity and parameter management. Analyzes variances to determine root cause and implement corrective action. Manages overall relationship with and performance of suppliers. Meets regularly with suppliers to set goals and understand next generation of product offerings. Evaluates supplier performance and helps drive performance improvements. Develops and documents audit procedures and plans for Procurement to ensure compliance to corporate policies and procedures. Ensures audit readiness among all purchasing personnel. Coordinates and conducts internal self-audits and ISO reviews. Action audit findings to clear audit exposures. Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes. Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and supplier management. Good knowledge of the types of materials being purchased by the department. Good negotiation and problem resolution 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. Strong knowledge of SCM policies, and procedures and ISO standards. Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Occasional overnight travel may be required Typical Experience Two to four years’ relevant experience Typical Education Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Buyer, Procurement, Supply, Operations #J-18808-Ljbffr Celestica Inc.