Director, Global Supply Chain

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

MicroAire who we are:

MicroAire Surgical Instruments (Charlottesville VA) is a wholly owned subsidiary and one of five companies within the Medical Group of Marmon Holdings a Berkshire Hathaway company. MicroAireis a mid-sized medical device solutions company with a 45-year legacy of quality and innovation. With well-recognized brands the company is uniquely positioned as a leader in specialty markets including minimally invasive medical devices and equipment for aesthetics/reconstruction endoscopic soft tissue release and orthopedic designs manufactures and markets cutting-edge medical devices that empower surgeons to push the boundaries of surgical precision delivering safe efficient and high-quality patient outcomes.

About the Role:

Were seeking a Director Supply Chain to lead and evolve the end-to-end supply chain strategy for a growing purpose-driven medical device company. This leadership role is responsible for designing optimizing and scaling supply chain capabilities that enable innovation reliability and sustainable growth.

Reporting to the Vice President Operations this role blends strategic thinking with operational execution including direct leadership of the Buyer and Senior Buyer team. The ideal candidate can translate business objectives into actionable supply chain strategies build strong internal and external partnerships and deliver measurable results across cost service quality and risk. Youll work closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure the supply chain supports product innovation regulatory requirements and long-term organizational success.

What Youll Do

Lead & Execute Strategy

• Develop and execute a supply chain strategy aligned with global business objectives growth plans and operational priorities.
• Translate longer-term company strategy into scalable sourcing planning manufacturing and logistics roadmaps.

Cost Risk & Value Optimization

• Negotiate cost-reduction value-engineering derivative design and working-capital initiatives while maintaining supply continuity and quality.
• Proactively assess and mitigate supply capacity and geopolitical risk across the supplier base.
• Drive strategic 80/20 sku rationalization and product & component End of Life process.

Operational Excellence

• Drive supplier improvements in cost delivery and risk mitigation including development of external projects and KPIs to drive accountability service performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean initiatives including Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Kaizen events Kanban systems and 5S SMED LDM and other lean principles to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Shift from a traditional functional mindset to a systemic view of the supply chain to reduce COGS and WIP inventory.

Transform & Enable

• Advance supply chain maturity through data analytics ERP optimization and process standardization.
• Champion Lean continuous improvement and operational discipline across the external Suppliers Base as well as the internal supply chain function.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Innovation Quality Operations Regulatory and Finance to align supply chain decisions with product development compliance and financial targets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on supply chain trade-offs scenarios and decisions.

People & Capability Leadership

• Build and sustain a high-performing supply chain organization with a strong pipeline of buyer talent and clear development paths.
• Lead with humility accountability transparency to encourage collaboration to identify waste and suggest improvements.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Operations or related field; Masters/MBA preferred.
• 810 years of progressive supply chain or operations leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device preferred) including oversight of materials functions (shipping receiving inventory control).
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively drive cost savings improve operations and enhance supplier performance in midsized or growth-oriented organizations.
• Strong strategic insourcing mindset to improve design control speed to market and cost risk.
• Expertise in project management and execution of small and large-scale supply chain initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of S&OP supplier management and ERP/MRP systems.
• Handson experience with Lean/CI methodologies (Shingo Model shouldcost RCCA supplier pokeyoke) to deliver supplier improvement.
• Skilled negotiator with influence across internal teams and external partners.
• Experience managing domestic and/or global supply networks.
• Strong business and financial acumen with ability to link supply chain initiatives to business outcomes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Competency

Behaviors

• Strategic Execution
• Anticipates business needs and translates enterprise strategy into scalable supply chain plans. Delivers both long-term thinking and near-term execution makes informed trade-offs and acts with urgency to deliver results.
• Operational Leadership
• Leads with accountability and discipline to ensure reliable execution across sourcing planning manufacturing and logistics. Uses data to monitor performance proactively addresses issues and drives continuous improvement to achieve quality cost and compliance targets.
• Supplier & Partner Management
• Builds trusted value-driven supplier partnerships grounded in transparency integrity and mutual accountability. Actively manages risk negotiates effectively and collaborates to improve cost service and innovation outcomes.
• Influence Communication & Collaboration
• Communicates clearly and confidently across functions and levels fostering open dialogue and alignment. Influences decisions through facts insight and credibility while encouraging inclusion and cross-functional collaboration.
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Demonstrates strong understanding of cost drivers working capital and margin impact. Uses data and financial insight to guide decisions evaluate trade-offs and drive sustainable value-creating outcomes for the business.
• Continuous Improvement & Transformation
• Champions a culture of learning and improvement by leveraging Lean principles analytics and process innovation. Approaches change pragmatically focuses on root causes and drives measurable gains in efficiency quality and effectiveness.
• People & Culture Leadership
• Develops and mentors Buyer and Senior Buyer talent builds trust through transparency and integrity and fosters a culture of accountability inclusion and learning.

WHY JOIN US

At MicroAire youll find more than a role youll find purpose. We are a growing medical device company where innovation meets this role youll have the opportunity to shape how our products are built and delivered influence strategic decisions and see your work directly improve patient outcomes.

Youll enjoy the agility and visibility of a mid-sized organization the ability to make a tangible impact and the support of a leadership team committed to collaboration growth and continuous improvement.

Our Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Access to Marmon Holdingswide programs and development initiatives

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.