Sr Director Supply Chain

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a Danaher operating company, is dedicated to accelerating innovation in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Our culture values belonging, continuous improvement, and scientific excellence.

The Senior Director, Supply Chain Logistics leads IDT’s supplier management strategy to enhance flexibility and scalability, supporting the company’s continued growth. This role drives material cost improvement initiatives and enables the business through effective cost‑savings programs, supplier performance optimization, and reliable material fulfillment.

This position reports to the Vice President, Global Operations and is part of the Operations department located in Coralville, IA; Raleigh, NC; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; Fargo, ND and will be an on‑site role.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement world‑class sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and risk management policies.
• Oversee the construction and negotiation of complex business arrangements and contracts.
• Interface with DHR corporate procurement for workshops, metrics (PPV/VAVE) and to ensure alignment.
• Lead acquisition onboarding activities, ensuring timely, effective integration aligned with business objectives.
• Manage compliance worldwide and audit integrity.
• Lead critical supplier contract negotiations by providing industry knowledge and an understanding of practices and systems.
• Establish a continuous cost‑reduction program through the complete supply chain while increasing flexibility and scalability.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a science‑related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive work experience managing procurement functions on behalf of an organization.
• Working knowledge of SAP or a similar tier‑one ERP system (e.g., AX, Oracle).
• Six or more years of managing people.
• Strong negotiator with an understanding of contract law/structure.
• Excellent communication skills, conveying information with clarity and directness across diverse global teams.
• Strong influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly action‑oriented, capable of working in a fast‑paced environment with frequent business travel, including international.
• Strategic thinker who can distill the business needs to external suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Travel, Vehicle Record & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Occasional exertion of up to 10 lbs.
• Position involves continuous sitting (67%-100% of the work day) with the weight supported by buttocks, body vertical and thighs horizontal.

Preferred Experience

• MBA or Master’s degree in Management, Supply Chain Operations, or Business.
• CPIM/CPM certification or advanced degree such as an MBA.
• Successful implementation of Lean Materials Management principles.
• Prior experience within an ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 certified organization.
• International experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $170,000 to $240,000. The range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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