Category Management Manager

The incumbent coordinates and controls the design and execution of sourcing projects within the Facilities category, including fit-up constructions, repairs, security services, cleaning services, cafeteria, and landscaping, within indirect procurement..
They build relationships with internal and external customers and users of the optimization process. Working in a team setting with mínimal supervision, this role provides internal customers/stakeholders with the support and guidance needed to create a plan and structure their requirements to align with an overarching category strategy..
They are responsible for driving value from strategic vendors, reducing related costs, and improving cash flow while adding value to the organization..
They lead stakeholders through the entire procurement process, from requirement definition to vendor engagement, RFQ process, and the completion and negotiation of operational contracts..
The incumbent interacts regularly with senior management on matters concerning various functional areas, divisions, and customers. They identify future procurement projects for management by collaborating with stakeholders on category strategies..
They co-develop and execute sourcing strategies with the business, advising and guiding the process to the best-fit approach, tactics, and tools (e.g., outcome-based specifications, RFP/RFI/RFQ builds, e-auctions, KPI/SLA development)..
They also act as the site liaison for the Global Commodity Management team with specific global locations. The operational environment is cross-functional, complex, and fast-paced, requiring a high degree of judgment and independence to develop solutions and resolve challenges..
Strong cross-functional relationship management, persuasive skills, and negotiation skills are essential for gaining support and buy-in..
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies.
Strong business acumen with the ability to create and analyze cost-benefit analysis proposals and advise business leaders, finance, and procurement on the strengths of various options.
Excellent negotiation, relationship, and interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to communicate with stakeholders and business leaders to understand requirements, expectations, and value measures.
Category Management and Sourcing experience, including a deep understanding of Strategic Sourcing best practices.
General commercial contracts and procurement experience with strong substantive knowledge and experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contract provisions.
Ability to work within a team and, where appropriate, independently or with limited guidance.
Solid experience in face-to-face negotiations and project management.
Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively.
Experience creating and implementing SLAs and KPIs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Typical Experience.
Minimum of 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry with expertise in Facilities/MRO.
A minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex contracts and relationships, including contract commercials and business relationships, with experience in outsourcing vendor contract negotiations, terms, SLAs, invoicing, and dispute management.
Category Management and Sourcing experience, including a deep understanding of Strategic Sourcing best practices.
Project management experience is required.
E-procurement tool experience is an asset.
Typical Education.
Bachelor s degree in business administration, engineering, or a procurement-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Notes.
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).
**Celestica (NYSE, TSX**: CLS) enables the world s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
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