Director, Global Supply Chain – Medical Imaging Device Manufacturing

Jobtailor; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior supply chain leader to design and implement cross-functional strategies across purchasing, planning, and sourcing in a manufacturing setting.

You will mentor managers, drive KPIs, optimize supplier relationships, and align demand with production to support growth and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience managing purchasing, planning, and sourcing teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, production planning, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience operating in an ISO-13485 / FDA environment or similar regulated industry preferred.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification preferred.
• Strategic thinking and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies supporting company growth, operational efficiency, and cost management
• Lead and mentor the Purchasing Manager, Planning Manager, and Commodity Managers
• Drive KPIs and performance metrics for purchasing, planning, and sourcing functions
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain operations
• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, and services
• Guide sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and long-term supplier partnerships
• Manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations
• Identify cost-reduction and supply-base optimization opportunities
• Supervise demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management
• Align sales forecasts, production capacity, and material availability
• Implement inventory-control strategies
• Develop relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and compliance
• Lead supplier development and risk-mitigation initiatives
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and finance teams
• Implement systems and processes improving supply-chain visibility and efficiency
• Optimize ERP/MRP systems for supply-chain planning and procurement
• Manage supply-chain budgets and cost performance
• Provide leadership in make/buy decisions, cost modeling, and supply-chain risk analysis
• Support new product introduction through supply readiness and supplier alignment

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive-level reporting

Communication

Data analysis

Cost management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA

Tools

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies supporting company growth, operational efficiency, and cost management
• Lead and mentor the Purchasing Manager, Planning Manager, and Commodity Managers
• Drive KPIs and performance metrics for purchasing, planning, and sourcing functions
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain operations
• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, and services
• Guide sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and long-term supplier partnerships
• Manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations
• Identify cost-reduction and supply-base optimization opportunities
• Supervise demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management
• Align sales forecasts, production capacity, and material availability
• Implement inventory-control strategies
• Develop relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and compliance
• Lead supplier development and risk-mitigation initiatives
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and finance teams
• Implement systems and processes improving supply-chain visibility and efficiency
• Optimize ERP/MRP systems for supply-chain planning and procurement
• Manage supply-chain budgets and cost performance
• Provide leadership in make/buy decisions, cost modeling, and supply-chain risk analysis
• Support new product introduction through supply readiness and supplier alignment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5-7 years of leadership experience managing purchasing, planning, and sourcing teams
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, production planning, inventory management, and supplier negotiations
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience operating in an ISO-13485 / FDA environment or similar regulated industry preferred
• Oracle experience is a plus
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification preferred
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Leadership and team development
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management
• Data analysis and problem solving
• Continuous improvement and process optimization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing supply chain strategies, optimizing ERP/MRP systems, and managing supplier relationships. Proven leadership in driving performance metrics, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Strategies
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Supplier Negotiation
• Leadership Experience

Hard Skills

• Production Planning
• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• Cost Management
• KPI Development
• Risk Mitigation
• Demand Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Optimization
• Supplier Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• APICS CPIM
• APICS CSCP
• MBA

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Supplier Development
• Cost Reduction
• Supplier Partnerships

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle
• ISO-13485
• FDA Compliance