Director, Supply Chain - United States

Originally posted 19 September 2026 by the employer — open 0 days.

This role leads sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships across the Precision Medicine business.

About the role

This role leads sourcing strategy, commodity management, and supplier partnerships, driving supply chain performance and operational excellence for Novanta's Precision Medicine business.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute global commodity and supplier strategies that support business growth, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and cost competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, serving as Novanta's executive sponsor and lead negotiator for major commercial agreements, capacity commitments, and long-term partnerships.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to support new product introductions, cost reduction initiatives, and long-term business objectives.
• Lead supplier performance management and risk mitigation activities, leveraging market intelligence, analytics, and business insights to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, fostering accountability, talent development, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supplier management within a manufacturing or technology environment.
• Demonstrated success leading executive-level supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing initiatives, and long-term supplier partnerships that deliver measurable business value.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, with expertise in strategic sourcing, commodity management, spend analytics, supplier performance management, and supply risk mitigation.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and data-driven decision-making tools.

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced degree.