Strategic Indirect Procurement Manager

Celestica; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Manager, Category Management to shape our indirect procurement strategy and drive savings across regions. The role requires strong category management experience, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration in a global, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include developing strategic category plans, leading cross-functional initiatives, and optimizing spend while traveling approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of category management experience in indirect procurement.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience driving savings and spend optimization.
• Ability to work in a global, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage one to two indirect categories, representing approximately $50M of spend.
• Develop and execute strategic category plans (40% strategic planning, 60% hands-on execution).
• Drive savings initiatives and optimize spend under management.
• Improve procurement cycle times for assigned categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of indirect procurement processes.
• Travel globally approximately 10% of the time.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Engineering

Tools

Ivalua

Job description

Celestica is seeking a Manager, Category Management to shape our indirect procurement strategy and drive savings across regions. The role requires strong category management experience, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration in a global, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include developing strategic category plans, leading cross-functional initiatives, and optimizing spend while traveling approximately 10% of the time.