Supplier Management & Sustainable Procurement Specialist

STEMCELL Technologies Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Vancouver is seeking a Supplier Management & Sustainable Procurement Specialist to lead sustainable sourcing practices. The role involves driving supplier performance management programs and advancing sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have extensive experience in supply chain management with a strong understanding of ESG frameworks. The annual salary ranges from $98,900 to $148,300.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in supply chain or sustainable procurement.
• Solid understanding of ESG frameworks and ISO standards.
• Familiarity with UN Global Compact and supplier diversity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainable procurement initiatives and ESG supplier assessments.
• Conduct gap analyses to identify opportunities for supplier improvement.
• Manage the Supplier Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Responsible sourcing

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Supplier Management & Sustainable Procurement Specialist, you will drive responsible sourcing practices across STEMCELL’s supply base, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and sustainability commitments. You will lead the supplier performance management program, which encompasses supplier engagement on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and diversity initiatives, internal and external audit requirements, and advancement of sustainable procurement practices.

This is a highly collaborative role in which you will work closely with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team, Corporate Communications, Category Management, and Purchasing teams to develop and drive Supplier Diversity and Sustainability strategies with current and future suppliers while fostering engagement with leadership to support STEMCELL’s ESG goals.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead sustainable procurement initiatives, including the annual ESG supplier assessment and supplier engagement on sustainability performance in alignment with global regulatory requirements, and Sustainability, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (SDEI) best practices
• Drive continuous improvement to the sustainable procurement program to ensure accurate and holistic assessment of our suppliers' current ESG landscape and identify opportunities for improvement as part of the broader Supplier Performance Management Program
• Conduct gap analyses of the supplier SDEI spectrum to identify and prioritize areas of opportunity
• Lead the development and implementation of ESG and Supplier Diversity initiatives, including SDEI system/software tools with suppliers qualified under the SDEI program
• Responsible for managing the Supplier Code of Conduct (SCC), other SDEI program SOPs and Policies and SDEI program benchmarks, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), baselining, metrics, and reporting

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Sustainability, or related field, with 10+ years of related experience
• Solid understanding of responsible sourcing, ESG, sustainable procurement frameworks, including ISO standards (9001, 14001) and audit processes considerations related to supplier performance management
• Familiarity with UN Global Compact and SBTi framework, and evolving sustainable procurement requirements such as supplier diversity frameworks and modern slavery legislation, EUDR – Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products, Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), etc.
• Data analysis, supplier performance evaluation with strong policy and procedure development skills
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration, including effective communication and presentation skills (executive-level reporting)

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. The annual base salary for this job ranges from $98,900.00 - $148,300.00. STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization.