Director of Global Indirect Spend & Logistics

Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

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🌍 Director of Global Indirect Procurement & Logistics

📍 Remote – USA
📅 Reports to: Vice President, Global Supply Chain
🏢 Business Unit: Novanta / Corporate Functions

Powering Innovations That Matter

At Novanta, we don’t just build technology—we transform lives. Our innovations drive precision in healthcare and advanced manufacturing, enabling breakthroughs in minimally invasive surgery, robotics, and 3D metal printing. As a trusted partner to OEMs worldwide, we’re redefining what’s possible.

Join a global team with 26+ offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Our culture thrives on collaboration, empowerment, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your impact is global—you’ve found it.

🚀 Your Mission

As Director of Global Indirect Procurement & Logistics, you’ll lead the execution of Novanta’s global supply chain strategy for indirect materials, services, and logistics. You’ll drive cost savings, supplier performance, and operational excellence across all business units.

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Lead sourcing and logistics workshops to deliver 5% YOY savings
• Develop strategies for key spend categories: Freight, Travel, IT, HR, Facilities, Marketing, and more
• Build and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed global environment
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage performance
• Drive Kaizen events and process improvements aligned with Novanta Growth System
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Travel globally to build supplier relationships and audit performance (25–40%)

🎯 What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance
• 12+ years in strategic supply chain / sourcing roles.
• A background within an engineering / manufacturing focused business is desirable.
• Deep knowledge of global commodity markets and supplier ecosystems
• Proven success in high-value negotiations, project management, and cost reduction
• Experience in LEAN, Kaizen, and operational excellence
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a global, matrixed organization

🌟 Why Novanta?

• Global impact with mission-critical technologies
• Remote flexibility with international collaboration
• Innovative culture that values continuous improvement
• Career growth in a high-performance environment

Ready to lead transformation on a global scale?

Apply now and be part of a team that’s powering innovations that matter. Reach out to Rebecca Pelham to discuss further.

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