Category Lead, Capital Equipment (CAPEX)

📋 Description

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives, technology
• Analyze spending patterns, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Global Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance to
• Support capital planning and budgeting through cost forecasting, market insights, lead-time
• Build category roadmaps that balance cost, capability, innovation, risk, and scalability.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, bid

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category
• Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment, laboratory infrastructure, manufacturing
• Proven track record of leading complex commercial negotiations and delivering measurable cost
• Strong understanding of contract development, commercial risk management, supplier performance
• Experience influencing and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering

🎁 Benefits

• Annual base salary in Canada: CAD $140,700–$173,100.
• Eligible non-sales employees may receive a discretionary incentive bonus; eligibility and award
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participation in the Canadian Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).