Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing

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Date: Jun 11, 2026

Location: Kulim, 02, MY

Company: Celestica International LP

​10 - Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 2
Req ID: 137028
Remote Position: No
Hiring Manager: Henry Chung
Band:  
Region: Asia 
Country: Malaysia 
State/Province: Kedah
City:  Kulim

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Purchasing (SCM_PUR)
Role: Manager 2
Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Purchasing 2
Job Code: MG2-SCM-PUR
Job Level: Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Manager, Category Management - Facilities is instrumental in supporting the shaping of our indirect procurement strategy and driving adoption within the organization. This role will be key to our continued expansion in Malaysia and will support the build out and continued operations of new facilities. 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

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 10-25% 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.

Physical Demands

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.

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.


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