Purchasing Manager

Celestica • Fort Worth, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading a team of buyers and specialists to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials to support production. This role operates within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment, balancing supplier relationship management with internal operational efficiency. The incumbent acts as a bridge between the customer’s requirements and the global supply base, ensuring that material shortages are mitigated and inventory targets are met.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing, including component lifecycles, lead-time dynamics, and global customs/traffic rules.
• Proficiency in SAP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and statistical modeling).
• Strong understanding of product cost structures, asset management techniques, and the impact of procurement on the site's P&L.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate technical and supply chain data clearly to executive leadership and external customers.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis on complex supply chain failures and implement corrective actions.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, procurement, or materials planning.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team-lead capacity is preferred.
• Experience in the EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) or High-Tech industry is highly valued.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• An equivalent combination of education and significant industry experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certifications are considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Drives performance improvement at critical suppliers by identifying and resolving complex systemic problems.
• Implements recovery plans to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) and quality standards.
• Validates Purchase Orders (POs), measures supplier Line of Balance (LOB), and manages past-due deliveries.
• Verifies raw material and Work-in-Process (WIP) positions at supplier sites.
• Provides direct supervision to a team of purchasing professionals. This includes setting annual objectives, conducting performance reviews, coaching for development, and managing daily workloads.
• Proactively manages material supply to prevent production downtime. This involves tracking excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory and negotiating with suppliers on pricing and lead times.
• Acts as a liaison with the Business Office, Production, and Planning teams to communicate shipment plans and production readiness.
• Identifies enhancements for SCM (Supply Chain Management) business processes and leads the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager