Job Description Summary

As STEMCELL continues to scale, we’re looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement Process, Systems and Analytics to support our growing operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Procurement team’s system, process, and data initiatives, while simultaneously providing robust analytics solutions for decision makers and key stakeholders across the organization. You will manage a team of system and data analysts, and collaborate cross-departmentally with Information Systems, Procurement, Finance, and Operations and others as required to drive the successful implementation, utilization, and optimization of various systems, tools, and technologies.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish data governance frameworks and oversee master data governance for Procurement; lead the development of metrics, reporting systems and team-specific dashboards

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the Procurement department on new systems, processes, and data management practices

• Lead the investigation, identification and resolution of issues within existing Procurement systems, processes and data while anticipating change and collaborating with stakeholders to solve problems and continually improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Represent the department within cross-functional teams as a business owner and key contributor to projects, implementations and upgrades that impact Procurement systems, processes and/or data.

• Establish and lead the achievement of annual team goals with a 1-2 year strategic time horizon and contribute to the development of departmental goals while providing critical input towards planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, etc.) to align with long-term corporate vision.

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 10+ years of experience or PhD with 7+ years of experience (qualifications in Business, Supply Chain Management, and/or Information Systems or related fields preferred)

• 5+ years in a data and systems managerial role with demonstrate stakeholder influence and engagement

• In-depth understanding of data models, structure and mapping including data extraction, wrangling and visualization with a solid understanding of data governance

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:

$119,600.00 - $179,400.00

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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