.07 - Buyer Indirect MaterialsDate: Aug 8, 2024Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)Career Stream: Buying (BUY)Role: Support 7Job Title: Buyer Indirect MaterialsJob Code: SU7-SCM-BUYJob Level: Level 07Direct/Indirect Indicator: IndirectSummaryThis is an interim position to cover paternity leave.During the interim, you will become part of a world-class team that is recognized as an Aerospace & Defense and HealthTech Center of Excellence for Celestica's Europe region that also provides New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering Services for multiple global customers, providing full support throughout the entire life-cycle of their products.Detailed DescriptionIncumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/department's operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures, and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job accountabilities, such as relationships with suppliers and internal customers.Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:Maintains local and/or regional responsibility for a specific indirect commodity or group of indirect commodities for price/value determination, sourcing, negotiations, terms & conditions, and supplier relationship development, working independently.Quotes and negotiates all indirect materials and services under the assigned commodities according to Indirect Procurement process/procedures.Identifies opportunities in the assigned commodities for increased value proposition.Analyze the market and recommends alternative suppliers where applicable; Negotiate services & purchase agreements terms and conditions for the proper conduct of business; Evaluate suppliers performance and recommend solutions for cost savings/avoidance, on-time deliveries, and overall qualitySupports internal customers to resolve quality, serviceability, and performance-related issues for products or bid activities