Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 2

Celestica Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Category Management to shape our indirect procurement strategy and drive adoption across the company. The role emphasizes strong analytics, negotiation, and stakeholder influence in a global, fast-paced setting.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of category management experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Ivalua is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping indirect procurement strategy.
• Drive adoption within the organization to achieve savings and optimized spend.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to deliver category management goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Ivalua

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 2

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

Summary

The Manager, Category Management is instrumental in supporting the shaping of our indirect procurement strategy and driving adoption within the organization. The incumbent possesses a strong background in category management, a results-oriented mindset, and a commitment to teamwork and ingenuity, contributing to significant savings and optimized spend.

Detailed Description

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Ivalua is a plus.

Typical Experience

• 3-5 years of specific experience in category management.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Commerce, Engineering), 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.

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 (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.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Procurement, Cloud, Purchasing, Operations, Technology, Finance