Global Sourcing Manager

Socket.dev; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity – RSUs

Healthcare coverage

401K options

Parental leave

Sabbatical leave

Flexible out-of-office plan

On-site parking

Lunch and beverages

Professional development

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to shape our supply chain for new products. You will work with R&D to identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage PFEP in NP I BOM to secure value and quality.

You'll travel up to 20% to visit suppliers, lead supplier quality audits, and drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes while partnering with cross-functional teams across manufacturing and engineering.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in strategic sourcing or related fields.
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% for supplier audits.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in process quality plans and supplier quality audits.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven with cross-functional collaboration.
• Independent worker and team player.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify suppliers for new product introductions.
• Own PFEP in NP I BOM; manage supplier selection, negotiation, contracts.
• Communicate technical requirements between suppliers and R&D.
• Research new manufacturing technologies and market intelligence.
• Identify supply risks and drive supplier performance.
• Lead supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness.
• Cost modeling and cost estimation for new products.
• Source and procure material for NPI builds with suppliers.
• Provide reports on material availability, schedule, and program cost.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Manufacturing experience

Supplier quality engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Industrial engineering degree

Manufacturing engineering degree

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands‑on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Your Impact:

The components we source from all over the world are important to the success of our products and company. We must carefully balance our needs to lower costs while ensuring high-performance, reliability, and abundant supply. You’ll work with our suppliers face‑to‑face to expand the capabilities of Formlabs and directly improve our products. If a passion for streamlining and optimization inspires you, we want you as a Global Sourcing Manager!

What You’ll Do:

• Work directly with R&D to identify and qualify suppliers for new product introductions
• Own a PFEP (Plan for every part) in an NPI BOM - Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution to secure optimal value, quality, and risk mitigation
• Facilitate communication of technical requirements between Suppliers and Formlabs R&D team
• Proactively research new manufacturing technologies or market intelligence to create robust supply chain strategies.
• Identify supply risks, leads negotiations, and drives continuous improvement in supplier performance and sourcing processes
• Accountable for leading, tracking and working with R&D to lead supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes]
• Own for cost modeling & cost estimation work of new products
• Work directly with our suppliers and contract manufacturers to source and procure material in time for NPI builds
• Maintain clear-to-build reports ahead of NPI builds and provide senior leadership updates on material availability, schedule, and program cost

About You:

• 1-5 years post graduate experience working in a strategic sourcing,manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering role
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Able to travel internationally (up to 20%) to visit suppliers for quality audits, QBRs, and relationship building
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving yield improvements
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• High attention to detail and skills in data analysis
• An independent worker and team player who is excited to work cross‑functionally with a wide variety of teams

Bonus Skills:

• 3D CAD design, particularly Solidworks
• 2+ years experience with electronics and reading schematics
• Advanced use of spreadsheets

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it
• Ample on‑site parking & pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Healthy on‑site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
• Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
• Many opt‑in culture events across our diverse community
• And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$75,000 — $111,000 USD