Xometry
Sourcing Specialist
Lexington, KY. Posted 7 days ago
The role
You will manage a portfolio of complex sourcing cases that fall outside standard automated workflows. You will review technical drawings, coordinate with suppliers and customers, and place orders with manufacturing partners.
What you will do
- Manage a portfolio of advanced sourcing cases that need detailed technical or pricing analysis
- Investigate why suppliers do not accept orders and develop recovery strategies for stalled projects
- Review technical documentation and manufacturing drawings with engineers, clients, or manufacturers
- Work with design engineers, manual quoters, case managers, and sales to resolve technical or scheduling concerns
- Communicate directly with suppliers and customers to clarify requirements, negotiate terms, and align expectations
- Keep comprehensive case notes for leadership visibility and continuity
- Give informal technical guidance to Sourcing Coordinators
Required qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply-chain management, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings
- Demonstrated success resolving complex supplier or production challenges
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, or additive manufacturing
- Strong sourcing, procurement, or supplier-management background
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T
- Competence with online research and cost validation for raw materials and finishing services
- Clear professional written and verbal communication skills
- Organized and self-driven, able to prioritize multi-stage sourcing cases
- Proficiency with Google Sheets and Docs
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under time constraints
- Comfortable making independent decisions within defined pricing and policy parameters
Nice to have
- Salesforce experience
Before you apply
- For US-based roles, Xometry participates in E-Verify, and after a job offer is accepted you will provide Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
About the company
Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) runs a digital marketplace that connects manufacturers with buyers, including Fortune 1000 companies, to access global manufacturing capacity. It is an equal opportunity employer.