Strategic Director, Supply Chain & Cost Leadership

AMETEK; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead strategy development and execution across sourcing, planning, and logistics in partnership with the VP of Supply Chain. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and working capital improvements while aligning with plant materials management and engineering teams.

The role requires a BS/BA in a relevant field and 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with national and international travel (~20%).

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.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive business results.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability 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 with plant materials management teams to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies, demand planning, and plant execution requirements.
• Leads and participates in the SIOP 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

AMETEK is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead strategy development and execution across sourcing, planning, and logistics in partnership with the VP of Supply Chain. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and working capital improvements while aligning with plant materials management and engineering teams.

The role requires a BS/BA in a relevant field and 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with national and international travel (~20%).