This is a senior leadership opportunity for a supply chain executive who wants to make a visible, enterprise‑level impact. The Director of Supply Chain will own end‑to‑end site supply chain performance within a highly technical, capital‑intensive manufacturing environment, influencing everything from procurement strategy to production continuity and long‑term scalability.
Partnering closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams, this role sets the vision and execution model for sourcing, inventory, supplier strategy, and materials flow. You will build a resilient, cost‑effective supply chain organization designed to support aggressive growth, margin objectives, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Enterprise Supply Chain Leadership
- Lead and continuously evolve the site’s end‑to‑end supply chain strategy across procurement, sourcing, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and supplier performance.
- Establish clear governance, policies, and standards aligned with corporate, financial, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide executive leadership with data‑driven insights on cost structure, supply risk, capacity planning, and continuity.
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Own all site‑level sourcing activities, including raw materials, capital equipment spares, MRO, and services.
- Drive measurable cost savings through negotiation, value engineering, and supplier optimization initiatives.
- Lead high‑value and long‑term supplier negotiations with a focus on commercial strength, flexibility, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with global sourcing counterparts to align on commodity strategies, supplier consolidation, and best practices.
Inventory, Materials & Stockroom Operations
- Define inventory strategies that balance service levels, working capital optimization, and production reliability.
- Ensure strong visibility, accuracy, and governance over raw materials, parts inventory, and alternative stocking programs.
- Establish best‑in‑class stockroom, warehousing, and material flow processes to support complex, high‑mix manufacturing.
Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Build deep, collaborative partnerships with critical and site‑specific suppliers.
- Implement supplier performance frameworks focused on quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, and responsiveness.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks including capacity constraints, single‑source exposure, and geopolitical factors.
- Oversee performance of major subcontracts and outsourced services to ensure reliability and accountability.
Cross‑Functional Impact
- Serve as a trusted partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Production Control, and Operations.
- Collaborate with Finance on spend controls, budgeting, capital planning, and compliance.
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve agility, resilience, and overall operational effectiveness.
People Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing supply chain team, with strong succession planning and cross‑training.
- Establish clear KPIs, accountability, and performance expectations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Act with urgency during machine down events, ensuring rapid access to critical spares and materials.
- Drive continuous improvement through lean and best‑in‑class supply management practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing within advanced or highly technical manufacturing environments.
- 7+ years of senior leadership experience managing managers and complex, cross‑functional organizations.
- Demonstrated success delivering cost reductions, improving inventory turns, and ensuring uninterrupted supply.
- Deep end‑to‑end expertise across supply chain operations, including material planning, purchasing, logistics (domestic and international), and supplier management.
- Executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels and drive decisions that impact profitability and operational performance.
- Strong understanding of capital equipment spares, complex manufacturing supply chains, and global supplier networks.
What Success Looks Like
- Best‑in‑class cost performance, inventory turns, and supplier results
- Strong alignment between site operations, sourcing strategy, and executive leadership
- A scalable, resilient supply chain organization positioned for long‑term growth
Compensation for this position is targeting 180-225k. Exact Compensation depends on experience.
