Global Materials Sourcing Lead for 3D Printing

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

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