Global Director of supply chain

Global Supply Chain Director

Reading, PA
Excellent Salary+ Benefits & % bonus
Direct Hire | Full Time | Manufacturing

**Experience within a manufacturing or industrial capital equipment environment is required**

The Director of Global Supply Chain leads the global sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and logistics strategy for a leading industrial equipment manufacturer. This role ensures a reliable, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain that supports engineering, manufacturing, and service operations while driving supplier performance, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration across global operations.

This position requires extensive experience in global procurement and logistics, along with excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Source, evaluate, qualify, and manage global suppliers to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and performance targets.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and long-term agreements to strengthen supply continuity and reduce commercial risk.
• Oversee international logistics operations, including freight management, import/export activities, customs compliance, and global trade regulations.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customer service teams to ensure sourcing and logistics support operational priorities.
• Monitor supply chain performance, costs, supplier metrics, and potential risks, implementing continuous improvement initiatives where required.
• Track global market conditions, material availability, pricing trends, and regulatory changes to support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Drive supplier development, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives across the supply base.
• Manage strategic relationships and commercial agreements with key suppliers, vendors, and logistics providers.
• Support inventory planning and stock management strategies to maintain material availability while optimizing inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or logistics leadership within a manufacturing, industrial equipment, or capital equipment environment.
• Demonstrated success building, developing, and managing international supplier and vendor networks.
• Strong knowledge of global logistics, import/export regulations, customs procedures, and international trade compliance.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) with strong analytical and reporting skills to drive business decisions.
• Excellent commercial negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across multiple regions and international markets.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Apply

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Sam Wild

215-999-6430

Reference: 2791

Commutable from: Robesonia, Reading, Womelsdorf, Lebanon, Myerstown, Sinking Spring, Wyomissing, Shillington, Hamburg and Kutztown.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy