Manager, Category Management
Listed on 2026-07-12
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing
Manager, Category Management
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.
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- 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.
Knowledge/Skills/
Competencies:
- 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.
Celstica 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.
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