Director, Sourcing Strategy & Operations

The role

You will lead the US domestic sourcing team across CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, and Sheet & Tube Fabrication. You will set sourcing strategy and drive sourcing operations for the Xometry marketplace.

What you will do

• Lead a team of 20+ sourcing specialists and managers to meet sourcing margin and efficiency targets
• Define and monitor KPIs across the order placement to delivery funnel
• Assess sourcing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and redesign processes
• Define and execute tech and operation strategies for sourcing across all manufacturing verticals
• Benchmark against industry best practices and build a multi-year roadmap
• Work with technology teams to enhance AI-powered matching algorithms for sourcing cost and supplier selection
• Provide input to pricing, partner, and category teams to improve gross margins and partner performance
• Evaluate partner performance across geographies to inform sourcing strategy
• Project manage and implement cross-functional initiatives with product, engineering, sales, and operations

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain management, or marketplace operations with exposure to technology implementation
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, and industry dynamics
• Experience using data analytics and AI to drive strategic business decisions
• Demonstrated success working across organizations to implement complex initiatives
• Ability to create long-term strategies while delivering short-term results

Nice to have

• Consulting experience
• MBA or equivalent

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays
• Maternity and bonding leave
• EAP and other wellbeing resources

Before you apply

• For US based roles, Xometry participates in E-Verify; after a job offer is accepted, Form I-9 information is provided to the federal government to confirm work authorization

About the company

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) connects people with ideas to manufacturers through its digital marketplace. It gives manufacturers resources to grow and makes global manufacturing capacity accessible to buyers at Fortune 1000 companies.