Buying Associate Indirect Materials

Req ID: 138293 Remote Position: Hybrid Region: Europe Country: Romania State/Province: Oradea City: Oradea Summary About Celestica At Celestica, we enable the world’s best brands. We deliver innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in the aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise, industrial, medical, smart energy, and semiconductor capital equipment markets. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a dynamic, collaborative environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful impact. Position Summary As an Invoice Processing Analyst , you will play a critical role in our global accounts payable and procurement ecosystem. Based out of our Oradea site, you will manage, review, and troubleshoot global invoices and purchase orders (POs) to ensure seamless financial operations. This is a dynamic, high-volume role handling approximately 8,000 transactions monthly—where roughly 70% require active analytical review, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement. You will have the autonomy to drive resolutions directly with internal and external partners to ensure our key performance metric—resolving invoice issues within 30 days—is consistently met. Detailed Description Invoice & PO Troubleshooting Review and analyze complex invoice exceptions, including PO out-of-funds, incorrect tax information, and mismatched billing details. Utilize SAP (and optionally Ivalua) to research transaction histories, look up purchase orders, and investigate systemic or manual billing errors. Exercise autonomy to resolve disputes, align variances, and re-route invoices for approval based on predefined system rules and workflows. Global Stakeholder Engagement Act as a central point of contact for invoice resolution, confidently reaching out to all levels of the organization—from procurement teams and business requesters to cost center owners and organizational leadership (e.g., providing visibility and reminders for invoice approvals). Partner closely with external supplier Accounts Receivable (AR) teams to resolve billing discrepancies professionally and efficiently. Collaborating daily with the local Oradea Accounts Payable team in a hybrid environment to ensure process alignment and knowledge sharing. Workload & Data Management Manage a high volume of transactions with precision, maintaining strict organizational tracking of unresolved issues. Drive operational efficiency to meet team KPIs, ensuring the majority of unresolved invoice issues are successfully cleared within a 30-day outstanding window. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies ● Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required. As this is a global role supporting international operating regions, all business communication is conducted in English. ● Systems: ○ Experience with SAP is highly preferred (basic data entry/lookup is required; troubleshooting and reporting skills are a strong asset). ○ Experience with Ivalua is an asset but not required. ○ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data filtering, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas) for tracking open issues. Core Competencies ● Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the confidence to professionally follow up with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the corporate hierarchy. ● Organization: Strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask effectively within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. ● Problem-Solving: An analytical mindset with the ability to dig into data, identify root causes of invoice exceptions, and drive resolutions independently. Physical Demands Duties are performed in a standard office environment. Position requires prolonged sitting, regular standing, and extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and monitor. Regular communication via video conferencing, email, and phone with global teams. Work Arrangement: Hybrid model based out of the Celestica Oradea site, requiring scheduled on-site collaboration days with the local AP team. Regular local working hours apply. Typical Experience 1–2 years of relevant professional experience (ideally in Accounts Payable, Procurement, or Financial Operations). Typical Education Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them. COMPANY OVERVIEW: 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. Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC): ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions. CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth. Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide. Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Job Segment: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cloud, Data Entry, Data Center, Finance, Technology, Administrative