Sr Director Supply Chain

Danaher•Coralville, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s operating companies, is a life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology firm focused on innovating for tangible impact, saving lives, and accelerating genomics breakthroughs. The company fosters a culture of belonging, continuous improvement, and scientific excellence, working with global partners to advance fields like cancer, infectious disease, and rare genetic disorders. The Senior Director, Supply Chain Logistics leads IDT’s supplier management strategy to enhance flexibility and scalability for company growth. This role is responsible for driving material cost improvement initiatives, implementing effective cost-savings programs, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring reliable material fulfillment. This position reports to the Vice President, Global Operations and is an on-site role located in Coralville, IA; Raleigh, NC; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; or Fargo, ND.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or science related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 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, etc.), is required
6+ years of managing people
Strong negotiator and has a good grasp of contract law / structure
Convey information with clarity and directness, ensuring the message is understood across diverse, global teams
Strong influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders
Highly action orientated with ability to work at a fast paced, accustomed to business travel (including international)
Strategic thinker and can distill the needs of the business to external suppliers / internal stakeholders

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree in Management, Supply Chain Operations, or Business, preferred
CPIM/CPM certification or advanced degree (e.g. Master’s in Business Administration) preferred
Successful implementation of Lean Materials Management principles, preferred
Prior professional experience within an ISO 9001, 13485 and 14001 certified organization preferred
International experience is preferred

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
Leads applicable acquisition onboarding activities, ensuring timely, effective integration aligned with business objectives
Manage compliance world-wide and audit integrity
Lead critical supplier contract negotiations by providing industry knowledge, and understanding of practices and systems, to reporting associates
Establish a continuous cost reduction program through the complete supply chain, while increasing flexibility and scalability