Director, Supply Chain and Global Procurement

Director, Supply Chain and Global Procurement Location: Peabody, MA, US, 01960 Business Unit: Nul Posting Date: Apr 24, 2026 We’re seeking a senior Procurement / Supply Chain leader to drive service, cost, inventory, and supplier performance across a multi-site, high-mix manufacturing division. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to strengthen supply continuity, accelerate throughput, and deliver sustainable productivity and cash‑flow improvements. What You’ll Do Lead division‑wide strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives to achieve service, cost, inventory, and working‑capital goals. Drive supplier performance improvements (quality, delivery, responsiveness) using scorecards, assessments, and corrective action plans; build grow/maintain/exit strategies for critical suppliers. Lead commodity strategy and supplier consolidation across key categories (e.g., machining, castings/forgings, fabrication/sheet metal, electronics, PCB/PCBA, bearings, outside services), including low‑cost region sourcing. Own key supplier negotiations and execute long‑term agreements with appropriate commercial terms and flow‑down requirements. Implement scalable supply chain processes and tools (e.g., S&OP/MRP discipline, consignment/SMI, Kanban) to improve availability and working capital. Partner with Operations/CI teams to embed Lean / Six Sigma practices that improve turnaround time, throughput, and labor productivity. Lead or sponsor VA/VE cost‑out initiatives and cross‑functional projects supporting business unit commitments. Influence and align stakeholders in a matrixed, multi‑site environment; provide leadership and development to supply chain teams (direct and/or dotted‑line, as applicable). What You Bring Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, and/or supply chain within a manufacturing environment; multi‑site/divisional experience strongly preferred. Experience in managing global supplier relationships required. Demonstrated track record delivering cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and inventory/working‑capital optimization. Strong knowledge of manufacturing supply base and commodity sourcing; supplier consolidation and low‑cost region sourcing experience highly valued. Lean/TPS/Kaizen and/or Six Sigma experience (certification a plus). ERP experience required (Oracle or similar). Comfort operating in a results‑driven, highly matrixed organization; strong negotiation, analytics, and executive communication skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally (role requires frequent travel). Due to the nature of the UPT business units’ programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code. Compensation Employee Type: Salaried Salary Minimum: $175,000 Salary Maximum: $200,000 Incentive: No Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr