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 (Winnipeg)
🏢 STEMCELL Technologies
📍 Winnipeg