Manager, Sourcing

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometrys digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

Were looking for a highly capable and hands-on Manager Sourcing to join our growing team in India. This role is critical to delivering best-in-class service to our global Partners and Customers. The Manager Sourcing will lead a team of 2-4 Sourcing Coordinators personally handle Xometrys most complex orders optimize existing processes and drive exceptional team performance. This is a player-coach role: the candidate will start by sourcing and engaging directly with partners and proceed with problem-order resolution and team management. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of independently sourcing and managing orders sharp problem-solving skills and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions for the hardest orders in order to consistently hit targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead mentor and support a team of 2-4 Sourcing Coordinators.
• Oversee daily sourcing operations to ensure efficient and effective order processing.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs including Marign and Sourcing SLA) and execute strategies to improve team productivity.
• Be directly accountable for team sourcing targets.

Hands-On Sourcing & Negotiation

Personally call negotiate with and place orders with manufacturing partners especially for the most complex and time-sensitive orders.

• Lead by example on partner negotiation: pricing lead times and capacity trade-offs modeling the behavior expected of the Sourcing Coordinator team.
• Maintain readiness to step in and place orders directly at any time even as the role evolves toward management.

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

• Ensure the team can effectively triage orders by identifying potential manufacturing and quoting issues (e.g. tolerances design limitations material availability).
• Identify and implement alternative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-place orders.
• Build and actively manage direct relationships with manufacturing partners proactively communicating capacity gaps and constraints across the network.

Re-Quotes & Problem Order Management

• Own resolution of problem orders requiring re-quotes working directly with Sales to align on pricing scope and customer communication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Manufacturing and Customer Service to devise recovery strategies for assigned orders.
• Develop and implement continuous process improvements to boost sourcing efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Commerce or a related field.
Experience:8 years of professional experience in sourcing procurement supply chain management or project management with a preference for experience in the manufacturing sector.
Leadership:3 years of experience in a team lead or supervisory role.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Google Docs Sheets and Slides and basic internet
• navigation.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus):

Basic knowledge of SolidWorks Salesforce Looker and mechanical print interpretation.

Core Personal Qualities:

Detail-oriented problem-solver who can thrive in ambiguous situations with minimal direction. A strong desire for continuous learning and professional growth within the company and the role. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

What We Offer:

• A competitive full-time salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a global market leader.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Excellent professional development and growth opportunities.

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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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