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At Novanta, our technologies power breakthrough innovations in precision medicine, medical technology, and advanced manufacturing. As Director, Supply Chain, you will lead sourcing strategy, commodity management, and supplier partnerships across our Precision Medicine business, driving supply chain performance, operational excellence, and the delivery of technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide
In this highly visible leadership role, you'll influence business strategy, lead executive-level supplier negotiations, and build resilient sourcing solutions that enable innovation, growth, and operational excellence. You'll work alongside leaders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management while developing a high-performing team that delivers measurable business impact.
About the team
At Novanta Precision Medicine, we're helping shape the future of healthcare. Our cutting-edge photonics, vision, motion control, and automation technologies enable life-changing medical innovations, empowering customers to push the boundaries of what's possible in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and execute global commodity and supplier strategies that support business growth, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and cost competitiveness.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, serving as Novanta's executive sponsor and lead negotiator for major commercial agreements, capacity commitments, and long-term partnerships.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to support new product introductions, cost reduction initiatives, and long-term business objectives.
Lead supplier performance management and risk mitigation activities, leveraging market intelligence, analytics, and business insights to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Develop and lead a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, fostering accountability, talent development, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supplier management within a manufacturing or technology environment.
Demonstrated success leading executive-level supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing initiatives, and long-term supplier partnerships that deliver measurable business value.
Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, with expertise in strategic sourcing, commodity management, spend analytics, supplier performance management, and supply risk mitigation.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders ranging from individual contributors to executive leadership and supplier C-suite executives.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.
Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and data-driven decision-making tools.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in a standard office or hybrid environment, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
Ability to participate in meetings, presentations, supplier visits, and business reviews.
Ability to lift and carry light materials, including laptops, documents, and product samples, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel approximately 25-40% of the time to supplier locations and Novanta facilities.
Travel may include executive supplier reviews, negotiations, escalations, and cross-functional collaboration activities.
Flexibility to travel as business needs require.
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay for this position is $172,480 to $257,900 per year depending on the geographic market.
Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supplier management within a manufacturing or technology environment
- Experience leading executive-level supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing initiatives, and long-term supplier partnerships
- Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, including strategic sourcing, commodity management, spend analytics, supplier performance management, and supply risk mitigation
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills with stakeholders and supplier executives
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while collaborating cross-functionally
- Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and data-driven decision-making tools
- MBA or advanced degree
Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
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