Category Manager, Laboratory, Facilities, and Services

Job Description Summary

At STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, we are transforming our Procurement department to drive strategic value and innovation. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Category Manager, Equipment & Facilities Services leads sourcing and supplier management for laboratory and manufacturing equipment, building equipment, furniture, and facilities services. In this role, you will develop category strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and work with stakeholders across our sites to improve value, service, and supply continuity. You will guide complex sourcing and lifecycle decisions for critical equipment and services, supporting safe, reliable facilities and STEMCELL’s growth.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop market and supplier knowledge across laboratory and manufacturing equipment, building systems, furniture, and facilities services, including HVAC, maintenance, cleaning, and waste management
• Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Laboratory Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and support capital projects and operational needs; lead sourcing, supplier evaluations, RFx processes, negotiations, and agreements to secure best value
• Manage key supplier relationships through performance reviews, business data, and facility team feedback; address service issues and drive improvements in cost, quality, service levels, and operations
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and equipment lifecycle needs, including installation, commissioning, warranties, maintenance, service coverage, and replacement planning; identify risks and develop mitigation and continuity plans for critical equipment and services.
• Maintain procurement and contract records and reporting in SAP Ariba and other applicable systems

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with 10 or more years of relevant procurement, supply chain, or category management experience
• Experience sourcing equipment and/or facilities services; biotechnology, laboratory, manufacturing, or regulated-environment experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including identifying data needs and sources, with experience in supply negotiations and post-award contract management
• Excellent facilitation, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams, manage complex objectives under tight timelines, and stay focused under pressure
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba, ISO quality systems, or cGMP environments is an asset

#United

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists - standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$101,300.00 - $151,900.00

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. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

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