Procurement Director

Malvern Panalytical • Norcross, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Malvern Panalytical is seeking a strategic Director of Procurement to lead procurement operations across the United States and Canada. Based in Norcross, Georgia, this leadership role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that support supply chain resilience, cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence across North American locations, including Norcross, Georgia; Northampton, Massachusetts; and Quebec, Canada. The role is hybrid, with 2–3 days a week onsite.

Reporting to the Global Procurement Director, the Procurement Director partners with stakeholders in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Finance to align procurement activities with business objectives and support growth and innovation. The role leads strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and performance, risk mitigation, and a high-performing procurement team, while supporting sustainability and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• At least 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 Haves

• MBA or another relevant master's degree.
• Professional certification such as APICS, CIPS, ISM, or equivalent.
• Experience within scientific instrumentation, medical devices, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, or another high-tech environment.
• Experience supporting global supply chain, procurement transformation, or supplier development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the North American procurement strategy in alignment with business objectives and global procurement priorities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost reduction programs.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to improve performance, manage risk, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Finance 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 and strengthen 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.

What This Job Offers

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