Senior Supply Chain Director — Strategy, Sourcing & Growth

AMETEK, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is a premier global provider of industrial technology solutions with a broad footprint across manufacturing and aerospace sectors.

The Director, Supply Chain will steer end-to-end sourcing, planning, and logistics strategies, partnering with senior leadership to optimize cost, service, and performance while aligning with business objectives and customer needs. The role focuses on driving material cost reductions, improving supplier performance, and coordinating cross-functional

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, or plant operations.
• Proven experience leading commodity management or supply chain organizations across multiple locations.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, cost management, planning, and logistics operations.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to boost productivity and cost savings.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements supply chain and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, including performance goals, metrics, and long-range planning initiatives
• Partners with the VP of Supply Chain to define and refine strategy, while translating strategic direction into actionable execution plans across sourcing, planning, and logistics
• Provides direct leadership of the commodity management organization, driving accountability for cost, supplier performance, and risk mitigation across all spend categories
• Partners closely with plant materials management teams (planning, buying, scheduling) to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies, demand planning, and plant execution requirements
• Leads and participates in the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process to align demand, supply, and capacity, ensuring effective planning and inventory strategies
• Owns and leads logistics strategy and execution, including transportation, freight optimization, and coordination with logistics partners to ensure efficient and reliable material flow
• Leads supplier management activities including negotiations, contracts, performance management, and relationship development to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and service levels are achieved
• Drives material cost reduction initiatives and ensures delivery of financial targets through structured cost savings programs and strong supplier strategies
• Establishes and enforces supplier expectations related to quality, delivery performance, and lead-time reduction to improve overall supply chain responsiveness
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Plant Operations to align supply chain strategies with product requirements, financial objectives, and operational constraints
• Develops and implements policies, processes, and best practices to ensure supply continuity, appropriate inventory levels, and efficient material flow across the organization
• Conducts data analysis, benchmarking, and market assessments to identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier rationalization, and lead-time improvement
• Leads, develops, and evaluates team members, including hiring, performance management, and capability development to build a high-performing organization
• Contributes to overall supply chain and business strategy through insights, recommendations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost management

Planning

Logistics operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AI tools usage

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is a premier global provider of industrial technology solutions with a broad footprint across manufacturing and aerospace sectors.

The Director, Supply Chain will steer end-to-end sourcing, planning, and logistics strategies, partnering with senior leadership to optimize cost, service, and performance while aligning with business objectives and customer needs. The role focuses on driving material cost reductions, improving supplier performance, and coordinating cross-functional