Strategic Category Manager: Lab, Facilities & Services

STICA STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada's largest biotechnology company, seeks a Senior Category Manager to transform procurement and drive strategic value across a broad portfolio. You will develop category strategies, lead sourcing activities, and manage supplier relationships with a focus on availability, quality, service, and cost.

You will collaborate with Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, and other stakeholders, using SAP Ariba and ERP tools to optimize total cost of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
• Experience sourcing laboratory/manufacturing equipment or indirect categories.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and post-award management.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and market knowledge across laboratory and manufacturing equipment and services.
• Lead sourcing, supplier evaluations, RFx processes, negotiations, and agreements with stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive improvements in availability, cost, and service.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and mitigate supply risks for critical equipment and supplies.
• Report procurement trends and maintain contract records using SAP Ariba and ERP tools.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Post-award contract management

Analytical skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Related field or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

ERP systems

Job description

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada's largest biotechnology company, seeks a Senior Category Manager to transform procurement and drive strategic value across a broad portfolio. You will develop category strategies, lead sourcing activities, and manage supplier relationships with a focus on availability, quality, service, and cost.

You will collaborate with Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, and other stakeholders, using SAP Ariba and ERP tools to optimize total cost of