Global Sourcing Manager

Formlabs; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Healthcare coverage

401K

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

On-site parking

Paid lunches

Professional development

Unlimited 3D prints

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to help shape our supply chain for new products. You will collaborate with R&D to identify and qualify suppliers, manage PFEP in NPIs, and negotiate contracts to secure value, quality, and risk mitigation.

You will drive supplier performance, cost modeling, and cross-functional sourcing strategies while ensuring on-time material availability for innovative 3D printing solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years post graduate experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Able to travel internationally up to 20% for supplier visits and audits
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing process quality plans and driving yield improvements

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify suppliers for new product introductions
• Own PFEP in an NPI BOM and manage supplier selection, negotiations, and contracts
• Communicate technical requirements between suppliers and Formlabs R&D
• Research new manufacturing technologies to improve supply chain strategies
• Lead supplier performance improvement and cost modeling for new products

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Manufacturing

Supplier quality

Presentation

Data analysis

GD&T reading

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Solidworks

Excel

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.

Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by 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