Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing

Celestica Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. seeks a Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing to lead the site’s procurement strategy, drive supplier collaboration, and ensure timely materials for critical projects.

You will coach a skilled team, manage performance, and align purchasing with IT and ERP processes to support overall business goals. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and the ability to coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and maintain supplier relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, or related field; 7–10+ years in procurement/supply chain.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications are a plus; broader SCM knowledge welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team with coaching and performance management.
• Resolve bottlenecks to protect critical project timelines and ensure on-time material availability.
• Coordinate with internal customers to understand material timing and requirements.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with stakeholders to meet project timing and deployment plans.
• Oversee relationships with internal teams and optimize training and staffing to support site strategy.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in SCM/Business

APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing

Date: Aug 6, 2026

Location: San Jose, CA, US

Summary

Drive the purchasing processes, tools and applications for the site/function. Advance subject matter expertise of purchasing processes, tools and application. Coach and mentor others on their strategic activities. The purchasing Manager is responsible for facilitating, mentoring and coordinating successful planning and inventory projects. This includes ensuring that both the technical and people aspects are taken into account, incorporating change management strategies. Manage resources to effectively help execute the site/function strategy deployment plans.

Detailed Description

• Leads and develops a high-performing procurement team, overseeing performance management, coaching, recognition, and compensation planning.
• Resolves complex procurement bottlenecks to safeguard high-priority project timelines
• Supervises ongoing communication with internal customers to gather information on materials availability and timing needs.
• Works with A/P to investigate and resolve issues with payment of supplier invoices.
• Assists in the resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies
• Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work.
• Drives cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders to continuously align critical project timing needs.
• Partners with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve complex receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong vendor relations.
• Knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
• Knowledge in Operating system ERP application related to suppliers collaboration & communication beside Reports & analysis application basics.
• Manages overall relationship with internal team with high level of collaboration and team performance.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Ability Provides direct and indirect supervision of employees in a division/department OR provides advice on policy issues and consults with others in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures, market insights for assigned commodities.
• Other processes within centralizing Procurement and site operations

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space,

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 7 - 10 years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in any fields with SCM experiences, Business, Materials Management, APICS CPIM/CSCP/CLTD certifications, Engineering or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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. Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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 (CCS):

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Jose

Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto

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