Director of Materials at Sea-Bird Scientific

Hach•Bellevue, WA

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Director, Materials at Sea-Bird Scientific Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. Collaborating with a vibrant, inclusive, global team. It’s possible with a role at Sea-Bird Scientific. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Sea-Bird Scientific, a Veralto company, is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients and related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. We offer products to support best-in-class oceanography and climate science. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. At Sea-Bird Scientific and Veralto, you’ll be part of a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do every day directly supports the health and sustainability of our oceans and their ecosystems, and where you’ll have access to robust opportunities to deepen your skillset and develop your career. We offer: Paid holidays and a flexible paid time off policy Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with employer match Training, on-the-job development, and career coaching Total rewards that support your wellbeing at work and beyond Reporting to the Vice President, Operations & VES, the Director, Materials is responsible for leading Sea‑Bird’s materials strategy across planning, procurement, supplier management, and inventory optimization. This role owns the Planning, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) process and drives continuous improvement to ensure high On‑Time Delivery (OTD), supply continuity, and cost productivity. The Director, Materials operates with a high degree of autonomy while serving as a people leader, strategic partner, and change agent—developing talent, strengthening supplier partnerships, and aligning materials strategy with Sea‑Bird and Veralto objectives. This position is part of the Operations organization and is located in Bellevue, WA, with an on-site work arrangement. In this role, a typical day will look like:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or a related field required.
10+ years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain management in a manufacturing operations setting.
At least 5 years of experience leading and developing teams, including direct people management responsibility in a materials, procurement, or supply chain function.
Experience developing and executing global sourcing strategies, including low-cost region (LCR) sourcing.
Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing global supplier agreements.
Experience leading planning, inventory, and cost productivity initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Business Administration
Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

Leading the Planning, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) process to balance demand, supply, and inventory targets.
Driving continuous improvement of planning and procurement processes to achieve and sustain high On‑Time Delivery (OTD).
Coaching, mentoring, and developing a high‑performing materials and procurement team.
Serving as a key member of the operations leadership team, contributing to enterprise strategy and execution.
Establishing standards to meet inventory targets, PFEP objectives, and the reduction of aged inventory.
Negotiating and managing global supplier agreements to improve quality, delivery, cost, and innovation (QDCI).
Leading supplier consolidation initiatives and reducing reliance on sole or single‑source suppliers.
Partnering with Corporate Purchasing and Commodity Leaders to leverage scale and enterprise sourcing strategies.
Conducting business reviews with key suppliers to assess performance, development, and growth opportunities.
Deploying Veralto supply base management practices with a focus on supplier risk management and supply interruption mitigation.
Leading annual VAVE initiatives and material cost productivity programs aligned with Veralto KPI standards.