Director, Global Supply Chain (Onsite in Bothell, WA for Medical Imaging Device Manufacturing)

Fujifilm • Bothell, WA

3d • $175,000 - $195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain leads and optimizes the end-to-end supply chain for a medical device manufacturing organization. This onsite role oversees purchasing, planning, and strategic sourcing to ensure efficient procurement of materials, effective production planning, and strong supplier relationships. The director drives cost reduction, supply continuity, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency while aligning supply chain strategy with business objectives.

The role develops supply chain strategies and performance metrics, leads and mentors purchasing, planning, and commodity management leaders, and drives continuous improvement. It oversees procurement, supplier sourcing and negotiations, supplier performance and risk mitigation, demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management. The director collaborates with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and finance teams; improves supply chain systems and processes, including ERP/MRP; manages budgets and cost performance; contributes to make/buy decisions and risk analysis; and supports new product introduction by ensuring supply readiness and supplier alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5–7 years of leadership experience managing purchasing, planning, and sourcing teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, production planning, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Experience in an ISO-13485/FDA environment or similar regulated industry.
• Oracle experience.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support company growth, operational efficiency, and cost management.
• Lead and mentor the Purchasing Manager, Planning Manager, and Commodity Managers, aligning their work with company goals and performance expectations.
• Drive KPIs and performance metrics for purchasing, planning, and sourcing functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations.
• Oversee purchasing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, components, and services.
• Guide Commodity Managers in sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Manage supplier performance, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply base optimization.
• Supervise demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management through the Planning Manager.
• Align sales forecasts, production capacity, and material availability.
• Implement inventory control strategies that limit excess stock while maintaining service levels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and compliance with company standards.
• Lead supplier development and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and finance to ensure supply chain effectiveness.
• Implement systems and processes that improve supply chain visibility and efficiency.
• Optimize ERP/MRP systems for supply chain planning and procurement.
• Manage supply chain budgets and cost performance.
• Provide leadership in make/buy decisions, cost modeling, and supply chain risk analysis.
• Support new product introduction by ensuring supply readiness and supplier alignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and company-paid disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% automatic company contribution and a company match of 50 cents per dollar contributed, up to 6% of salary.
• Accrual of up to 120 hours of PTO in the first year, with PTO increasing based on years of service.
• 32 hours of additional paid Employee Choice Holidays, based on date of hire in the calendar year.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• Variable target bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director