Manager, Raw Materials – Sourcing Strategy & Evaluation - STEMCELL Technologies - Vancouver, BC
(2020-07)
- Lead technical qualification, lifecycle management, and supply strategy for direct raw materials across commercial GMP and non-GMP biotech manufacturing operations.
- Partner closely with Supply Chain to architect dual-sourcing models and proactive material hedging strategies for high-risk, single-sourced categories.
- Serve as the technical gatekeeper for commercial sourcing, leading cross-functional decision-making frameworks with Procurement, QA, and R&D to evaluate alternative material streams.
- Championed a digital tracking initiative to optimize the alternate raw material assessment pipeline, cutting processing bottlenecks and supplier evaluation turnaround time by 50%.
- Built and launched a technical material traceability app integrated with SAP (MM/QM modules) to improve supplier compliance tracking and material onboarding data visibility.
- Led an internal team of 6 to stream-line incoming material inspection flows, boosting operational efficiency to achieve a 90% on-time release metric.
Category Manager, Supply Chain Operations - STEMCELL Technologies - Vancouver, BC
(2019-01 - 2020-07)
- Developed and executed comprehensive category strategies that delivered a 20% cost reduction through historical spend analysis and strategic supplier consolidation.
- Spearheaded an enterprise-wide raw material disruption recovery initiative, safeguarding >$90M in product revenue through vendor alignment, alternative qualification, and strategic sourcing.
- Captured $200K+ in direct cost savings via targeted supplier performance management, volume adjustments, and alternative material identification.
- Managed ongoing supplier performance, established operational KPIs, and conducted regular business reviews to guarantee long-term supply stability.
- Designed and embedded robust risk-management frameworks to proactively monitor global supplier vulnerabilities and protect production capacity.
Product and Scientific Support Specialist - STEMCELL Technologies - Vancouver, BC
(2016-05 - 2019-01)
- Served as the primary technical interface for global B2B clients, providing expert product recommendations across a complex reagent, cell separation, and media portfolio.
- Managed cross-functional operational issues related to customer supply chains, shipping logistics, and product replacements to preserve vendor trust.
QC Analyst - STEMCELL Technologies - Vancouver, BC
(2013-10 - 2016-05)
- Conducted raw material testing and release activities
- Supported CAPA, deviations, and root cause investigations.
