Commodity Manager- Material Sourcing

Stratasys Ltd.; Illinois; On-site; USD 118,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys Ltd. is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager- Material Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing for direct materials used in 3D printing applications.

You will manage supplier partnerships across global markets, lead negotiations, and collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Operations to support cost competitiveness and supply continuity. The role involves end-to-end sourcing processes, supplier qualification, and acting as the sourcing lead for NPI and PLCM, ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience with at least 4 years in strategic sourcing.
• Experience in direct material procurement for manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing chemicals, resins, polymers, or other technically complex production materials.
• Fluent English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for direct materials (chemicals, resins, polymers, 3D printing materials) and other production materials.
• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies balancing cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Identify and qualify new and alternative suppliers to strengthen the base and reduce risk.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing: RFx, supplier selection, cost analysis, benchmarking, negotiations.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and drive performance enhancements.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations including pricing and terms, in collaboration with Legal.
• Act as sourcing lead for NPI and PLCM, from development to launch and production.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations.
• Mitigate supply chain risks such as single-sourcing, capacity constraints, and lead times.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D/Engineering collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

Job description

Commodity Manager- Material Sourcing

Location: Rehov, IL, IL

Job ID: 55643 Category: Manufacturing & Operations

We are looking for an experienced Material Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities for direct materials in a global, technology-driven manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will own sourcing strategies for materials used in 3D printing applications, manage strategic supplier partnerships across global markets, lead commercial negotiations, and collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, and Operations to support innovation, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic sourcing for direct materials, including chemicals, resins, polymers, 3D printing materials, and other technically complex production materials.
• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies, balancing cost reduction initiatives, quality, technical requirements, and supply continuity.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new and alternative suppliers to strengthen the supply base and reduce sourcing risks.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFx, supplier selection, cost analysis, benchmarking, and commercial negotiations.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving supplier performance, continuous improvement, and long-term partnerships.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations end-to-end, including pricing, commercial terms, and long-term strategic agreements, in collaboration with Legal and relevant stakeholders, while driving cost optimization initiatives.
• Act as the sourcing lead for NPI and Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM), partnering with technical teams from early development and supplier qualification through product launch and ongoing production.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align sourcing decisions with business and technical needs.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, lead times, and supplier performance challenges.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, including at least 4 years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, within a global manufacturing environment.
• Proven hands-on experience in direct material procurement for manufacturing – mandatory.
• Experience sourcing chemicals, resins, polymers, or other technically complex production materials – strong advantage.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, cost optimization, and supplier qualification.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to work effectively with R&D and Engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders in a global, matrix organization.
• Fluent English – required.