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Posting Date: Jul 10, 2026

Job Description: Reporting to the DVP Systems Engineering & Innovation, the Divisional Director of Supply Chain Transformation is responsible for leading the development, standardization, and performance improvement of supply chain capabilities across the division’s Business Units.

This role has accountability for driving cross‑business alignment, deploying standardized processes and tools, and capturing measurable cost, efficiency, and working capital improvements. The Director will partner closely with Business Unit leadership, divisional staff, and corporate supply chain teams to identify opportunities, define targets, and lead execution plans that deliver sustainable results.

• Develop and execute a divisional supply chain strategy aligned with growth, margin expansion, and working capital objectives
• Assess Business Unit supply chain capabilities to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Define and implement the appropriate balance between standardization and local flexibility
• Support the development and deployment of corporate-wide commodity sourcing strategies and ensure alignment across Business Units

• Develop and execute AI strategies to drive efficiency and process improvements across the supply chain
• Standardize and scale proven AI use cases across Business Units
• Ensure sustainable adoption and integration of AI into operating processes

• Define and implement a standardized Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework
• Establish supplier segmentation, governance models, performance metrics, and escalation processes
• Lead supplier consolidation and rationalization initiatives to reduce cost and complexity
• Drive supplier performance improvements across quality, delivery, and total cost
• Strengthen supplier risk management and ensure supply continuity

• Identify and execute opportunities to leverage scale across Business Units in sourcing and procurement
• Coordinate cross-BU initiatives to improve purchasing effectiveness, logistics efficiency, and supplier performance
• Develop business cases, define targets, and lead execution to ensure benefits are realized

• Establish divisional supply chain metrics, dashboards, and performance targets
• Improve end-to-end supply chain performance, including sourcing, inventory, lead times, and on-time delivery
• Partner with Business Units to enhance forecast accuracy, planning discipline, and working capital performance

• Partner with Business Unit leadership to understand capabilities, strengths, and constraints
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure adoption of standardized processes and tools
• Develop training materials, playbooks, and operating rhythms to build sustainable capability
• Influence stakeholders across a matrixed, decentralized organization
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline (required)
• Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain or operations within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading multi-site or divisional transformation initiatives
• Strong background in supplier management, sourcing, and cost reduction
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial and operational results
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with solid business acumen
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence senior leadership
• Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~50%)

• Achievement of cost reduction and margin improvement targets
• Improved supplier performance and reduced supply risk
• Measurable improvements in working capital
• Successful adoption and sustainability of standardized tools and processes
• Realization of synergies across Business Units

Gatan is an AMETEK business unit and the world’s leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software for electron microscopy. Its technologies help scientists and researchers explore materials and biological structures at the nanoscale, enabling discoveries in semiconductors, advanced materials, life sciences, and energy research.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, andwith offices and service teams around the world, Gatan combines a long history of innovation with a collaborative, customer-focused culture. Its solutions are trusted by leading research institutions, universities, and technology companies to advance scientific breakthroughs and solve complex global challenges.

For more information, visit www.ametek.com/ and www.gatan.com/

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

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