Global Director Of Supply Chain

Job Title: Global Director of Supply Chain

Job Description

The scope of responsibility for this position is to support all functional activities related to the procurement of materials and services utilized in the production of manufacturing systems and related equipment. This includes global sourcing, purchasing, and inbound logistics, as well as negotiation of all commercial Terms & Conditions related to the respective procurement transactions.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all resources within the Procurement Department to ensure the provision of necessary materials and services for Manufacturing and Service functions, supporting new projects and field service operations.

Establish and maintain a global supplier network to secure materials at the best combination of cost, lead time, and quality, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality control documentation, budgeted costs, and project delivery schedules.

Assist Product Management and Project Management by providing cost and lead time quotations for project proposals, and offer procurement strategy input to customers to meet operational or contractual requirements.

Lead process improvement initiatives in procurement, integrating Best Practices to achieve measurable improvements in costs, lead times, and product quality. Develop and implement short and long-term strategies and operational plans, and quantify/report results.

Foster functional leadership within the Procurement Department, enabling employees to work with greater autonomy in daily and strategic activities. Provide ongoing training and development to create a flexible and capable workforce that can adapt to the company’s and global market needs.

Ensure compliance with and enforcement of all company policies (Safety, Human Resources, IT, etc.). Conduct employee training to communicate and understand new or updated policies.

Participate in internal committees, review teams, or work groups focused on operational or administrative process creation, review, or improvement, including areas like Plant Safety, ERP System (Syteline), Process Review Board, and Strategic Initiatives Program.

Conduct annual employee reviews to assess goal achievement, provide performance feedback, and identify areas for improvement or additional training. Conduct more frequent reviews for new or developing employees as needed.

Perform other assigned tasks.

Travel as required.

Actively identify and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering), with an advanced degree (Business, Management, or related technical discipline) preferred.

Consideration will be given to individuals who may not have the specified depth of educational background but have extensive operational experience deemed to satisfy the overall requirements of the position.

Minimum of (10) years prior experience in a global procurement-related position with at least (5) years in a management role, preferably involving highly engineered technical products.

The ideal candidate would have a background in the biotech or chemical industry or experience with custom-designed process equipment of a similar scale and complexity.

Certification in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma is highly desirable.

Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) is a plus.

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully onsite position.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.