Global Supply Chain Director: Strategic Sourcing

Novanta Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Precision Medicine in Irvine, CA is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead global commodity strategy, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional alignment to enable growth and innovation in healthcare technology.

You will build executive-level supplier negotiations, guide a high-performing team, drive cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 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.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders ranging from individual contributors to executive leadership and supplier C-suite executives.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and data-driven decision-making tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Novanta Precision Medicine in Irvine, CA is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead global commodity strategy, supplier partnerships, and cross-functional alignment to enable growth and innovation in healthcare technology.

You will build executive-level supplier negotiations, guide a high-performing team, drive cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.