Strategic NA Procurement Director (Hybrid)

OMEGA, Inc.; Norcross (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Malvern Panalytical, based in Norcross, GA, seeks a strategic Director of Procurement to lead North American procurement across the US and Canada. You will shape strategies, drive supplier performance, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Finance to enable growth and reliability.

Reporting to the Global Procurement Director, you will manage multiple sites, foster risk mitigation, and mentor a high-impact team, advancing sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement functions and teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, or similar systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a matrixed global organization.
• MBA or other relevant master's degree is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as APICS, CIPS, ISM, or equivalent.
• Experience within scientific instrumentation, medical devices, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, or other high-tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the North American procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and global procurement priorities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost reduction programs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve performance, manage risk, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Finance teams to support operational efficiency and new product introductions.
• Drive supplier performance management through measurable KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and regular business reviews.
• Lead procurement activities across multiple sites in the United States and Canada, ensuring consistent processes, governance, and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while strengthening resilience across the supplier network.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement team focused on collaboration, accountability, and results.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts throughout the supply chain.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/related field

MBA or related master's (nice to have)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Malvern Panalytical, based in Norcross, GA, seeks a strategic Director of Procurement to lead North American procurement across the US and Canada. You will shape strategies, drive supplier performance, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Finance to enable growth and reliability.

Reporting to the Global Procurement Director, you will manage multiple sites, foster risk mitigation, and mentor a high-impact team, advancing sustainability and operational excellence.