Buyer Indirect Materials

Buyer Indirect Materials

Date: May 5, 2026

Location: Tucson, AZ, US

Job Title: Buyer Indirect Materials

Job Code: SU7-SCM-BUY

Job Level: Level 07

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Career Stream: Purchasing ()

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

• Monitor onsite inventory levels for MRO categories including chemicals, coatings, adhesives, wires, paints, insulations, tubing, seals, gaskets, O-rings, screws, nuts, dust caps and other specific hardware used.
• Conduct sourcing activities and manage RFQ/RFP processes for indirect categories such as shop floor tooling, safety equipment, and utilities.
• Perform price analysis and documentation in accordance with FAR/DFARS and AS9100 regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, focusing on on-time delivery and quality, while maintaining accurate vendor master data in SAP.
• Address and resolve invoice discrepancies and shipping issues to ensure seamless financial reconciliation.
• Place accurate and timely purchase orders in SAP for both "made-to-print" components and off-the-shelf hardware (washers, screws, etc.).
• Map out and track the end-to-end delivery cycle; monitor open POs to ensure delivery dates align with production needs and proactively resolve delays to avoid stock-outs.
• Pull and interpret engineering drawings to obtain samples and secure new quotes for specialized hardware as needed.
• Maintain and manage established supplier relationships, ensuring high performance and accountability; travel may be required only for local suppliers (e.g., Tempe/Phoenix area).
• Leverage experience with tool crib operations to manage hardware issuance, inventory audits, and replenishment.
• Expert-level SAP and Microsoft Excel skills for data tracking, inventory mapping, and PO processing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints for aerospace hardware and custom parts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and adjust Min/Max stocking levels based on usage and lead times.
• Mandatory hands‑on experience with SAP MM or P2P modules for order management.
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and aerospace quality management systems.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms with indirect service providers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to act as a liaison between technical teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data extraction from SAP and spend reporting.
• Professional certification from APICS (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or ISM (e.g., CPSM) is highly desirable and may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Primarily office-based environment with regular presence required on the manufacturing shop floor.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must comply with all safety requirements, including wearing PPE (safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes) in designated areas.

• With a Bachelor’s degree: 2–4 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• With a High School Diploma: 6+ years of direct experience in aerospace procurement or SAP‑centric buying roles.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred but may be substituted with additional years of relevant industry experience.

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.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

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