Global Mechanical Sourcing Lead

Stratasys Ltd; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys Ltd in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a Commodity Manager – Mechanical to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities, including machined parts, sheet metal, castings, extrusions, and standard hardware. You will own supplier relationships, manage cost, quality, tooling, capacity, and supply continuity, in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management, including direct ownership of mechanical commodities.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and long-term agreements and delivering year-over-year cost reductions.
• Strong should-cost modeling and data-analysis skills, with working knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, technical drawings and specifications, and tooling economics.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities to optimize total cost of ownership, supply assurance, quality, manufacturability, and innovation.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; conduct should-cost and benchmarking analyses; drive competitive bidding for machined parts, sheet metal, castings, extrusions, and related assemblies.
• Analyze raw-material indices, processes, tooling, labor, capacity, and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities and deliver cost-reduction targets.
• Own end-to-end supplier relationships, including performance scorecards and business reviews.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and long-term agreements that deliver value.

Skills

Should-cost modelling

Data analysis

Negotiation

Excel

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Stratasys Ltd in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a Commodity Manager – Mechanical to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities, including machined parts, sheet metal, castings, extrusions, and standard hardware. You will own supplier relationships, manage cost, quality, tooling, capacity, and supply continuity, in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

Travel may be required.