Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing procurement functions and teams.
Experience leading procurement activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
Familiarity with ERP and procurement platforms like SAP or Ariba.
Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the North American procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance performance and manage risk.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational efficiency and new product introductions.
Drive supplier performance management through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead procurement activities across multiple sites, ensuring consistent processes and best practices.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to strengthen supplier network resilience.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead procurement operations across North America.
Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.
Focus on sustainability initiatives within the supply chain.
Mentorship and development of a high-performing procurement team.
Full Job Description
Location: Norcross, Georgia (Onsite) Hybrid: 2-3 days a week onsite
About the Role
Malvern Panalytical is seeking a strategic Director of Procurement to lead procurement operations across the United States and Canada. Based in Norcross, Georgia, this high-impact leadership role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that support supply chain resilience, cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence across multiple North American locations, including Norcross, GA; Northampton, MA; and Quebec, Canada.
Reporting to the Global Procurement Director, you will partner with key stakeholders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives and support continued growth and innovation.
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.
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.
Nice to Have
MBA or other relevant master's degree.
Professional certifications such as APICS, CIPS, ISM, or equivalent.
Experience within scientific instrumentation, medical devices, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, or other high-tech environments.
Experience supporting global supply chain, procurement transformation, or supplier development initiatives.
