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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Director, Supply Chain Logistics leads IDT’s supplier management strategy to enhance flexibility and scalability in support of the company’s continued growth. This role drives material cost improvement initiatives while enabling the business through effective cost‑savings programs, supplier performance optimization, and reliable material fulfillment.

This position reports to the Vice President, Global Operations and is part of the Operations department located in Coralville, IA; Raleigh, NC; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; Fargo, ND and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 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

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

if applicable for role

• Ability to travel –50%
• Exert up to 10lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to a minimal amount frequently
• Constant (67%-100% of work day)Sitting: to assume a position in which the weight is largely supported by the buttocks, usually with the body vertical and the thighs horizontal.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 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

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $170,000- $240,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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