Director of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services materials testing systems. Instron is a clear global leader in materials testing applications and its leadership in the marketplace is continually expanding. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

The Director of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management for the Instron Static Division (an ITW company) is a critical functional head within the business, collaborating with all members of the Instron Static Team to meet and exceed growth and profitability goals of the business. Primary responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supply chain cost improvement, supplier accountability, lean inventory management, and Supply Chain Team Leadership. This position also serves as a member of the operational management team providing a supply chain vision, business partnership, and collaboration with ITW to achieve strategic leverage and economy of scale objectives. The role encompasses manufacturing operations based out of Norwood, MA as well as Binghamton, NY covering more than $200M worth of equipment sales.

As a senior functional head, this position is responsible for developing a team that will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are driven to excel.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee day-to-day operational aspects of supply chain functions within the Norwood, MA facility.

• Lead Strategic Sourcing for the Instron Static Division and represent the Division as part of ITW Test & Measurement and Electronics Sourcing Leadership Team.

• Ensure supply chain strategy, practices, and initiatives are aligned with the company's business unit objectives and support the company's growth and profitability strategy.

• Build a supply chain organizational culture that has a high sense of urgency, commitment to value-added services, and a sense of accountability.

• Plan and manage inventory to targets.

• Lead the transition from a transactional purchasing department to a strategic sourcing organization.

• Identify and execute sourcing initiatives that leverage purchasing scale, manage supply chain risk, and enhance profitability and global competitiveness.

• Manage and negotiate supplier qualification and selection to ensure supplier quality, continuity, delivery, technology, and commercial requirements.

• Develop and implement plans that harness economies of scale, drive economic value, and enable business growth by leveraging Instron and ITW globally.

• Lead complex and critical negotiations utilizing extensive professional knowledge and experience of principles and techniques of negotiation.

• Assess contractual performance of major suppliers, initiate supplier improvement programs, manage and negotiate variations within and outside scope of contracts, and enforce contract remedies.

• Coach, mentor, and develop talent. Builds a diverse, high performing supply chain/ sourcing organization.

• Travel to suppliers and other Instron and ITW locations, as necessary.

• Establish departmental goals, objectives, budgets, and operating procedures.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Technical, or Engineering. Advanced technical and/ or business-related degree (MBA) preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of in-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing, supply chain operations, and capital equipment manufacturing in a global environment. Minimum of 5 years management experience required.

• Strong record of driving operational improvements to support the business strategy.

• Proven record in implementing lean manufacturing practices.

• Deep experience in effective negotiations, procurement, contract law, MRP, and Lean manufacturing techniques and presentations.

• Experience with Kanban, vendor managed inventory, and pull systems, within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience with ERP systems and strong data analytics skills.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to engage and drive a diverse team of employees. Ability to build and leverage relationships and networks across the organization.

• Expert negotiator.

• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Result oriented. Sets ambitious goals for personal and team accomplishment.

• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong coach and mentor with the ability to hire, develop and retain a diverse pipeline of great talent.

• Ability to facilitate and drive change within the department and organization.

Working Conditions:

• Must have a desire to travel, both domestically and internationally, as required. Expect ~10% travel.

Take this opportunity to join a professional and successful team where you can make a significant impact immediately. Enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and LTD insurance, paid parental leave, 401k (with match), and a generous tuition reimbursement program.

Instron is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.