Supply Chain Director

About the role

The Director of Supply Chain will lead the full supply chain function, managing an annual expenditure of approximately $50M across capital equipment and consumables. This role reports to Senior Executive Leadership and has a budget responsibility of approximately $50M annual spend, with 9 direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Own the full supply chain function, including purchasing, expediting, make-versus-buy decisions, and logistics operations for a complex OEM business.
• Lead and develop a team of 9, including 5 buyers and a 4-person production processing team.
• Partner with engineering to review Bills of Materials and make strategic decisions on internal versus external manufacturing for highly customized equipment builds.
• Develop and publish KPIs, vendor scorecards, and performance metrics that drive on-time delivery and margin.
• Grow and strengthen the vendor base by qualifying new vendors, deepening key relationships, and exiting vendors who consistently underperform.
• Own the aftermarket supply chain, ensuring the spare parts and aftermarket side of the business is supported by reliable machining and secondary process vendors.
• Direct shipping and receiving, overseeing logistics for large and oversized freight, and ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing cost.
• Collaborate at the executive level, working cohesively with finance leadership on freight and carrier contract negotiations, and supporting ISO certification efforts.

Requirements

• 8+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations leadership within an OEM or custom capital equipment manufacturing environment, with a solid, explainable career progression.
• Hands-on experience sourcing fabricated components from machine shop vendors and managing outsourced secondary processes.
• Direct experience procuring steel, aluminum, and other raw materials, along with commercial components such as motors, electrical parts, gearboxes, and conveyor systems.
• Experience purchasing for both original equipment builds and a high-volume aftermarket and spare parts operation.
• A proven track record of growing a supplier base by qualifying new vendors, strengthening existing relationships, and moving on from vendors who are not performing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a procurement team while introducing consistent processes and best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Salesforce.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and participation in ISO certification initiatives.
• Experience with high-level freight and 3PL contract negotiation in partnership with finance leadership.
• A well-established supplier network with the ability to introduce new vendors and improve procurement flexibility.
• Background in logistics for large, oversized, and international freight shipments.

The Culture

This is a company where people stay, with strong retention and long tenure. Leadership has built an environment where employees are genuinely valued and invested in, and they are looking for someone who is joining to build a career chapter, not to pass through.