Strategic sourcing and supplier management define this Category Manager role at STEMCELL Technologies. Work across sites to improve value, quality, availability, and supply continuity.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will develop category and sourcing strategies across a broad indirect procurement portfolio. Partner with Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, and other stakeholders. Lead supplier evaluations, RFx processes, negotiations, agreements, and performance improvements supporting STEMCELL’s science-oriented operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop category strategies and market and supplier knowledge
- Lead sourcing, supplier evaluations, RFx processes, negotiations, and agreements
- Manage supplier performance, spend, service analysis, and escalations
- Evaluate lifecycle needs,



total ownership costs, and supply risks
- Analyze procurement data and maintain supplier and contract records

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
- Ten or more years of relevant procurement or category experience
- Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management knowledge
- Analytical skills with ERP, SAP Ariba, and reporting tools
- Communication, facilitation, organization, and project coordination skills

Apply strategic sourcing, supplier management, and analytical expertise to strengthen procurement performance across STEMCELL Technologies.

📌 Strategic Procurement Category Manager (Burnaby)
🏢 STEMCELL Technologies
📍 Burnaby