Global Supply Manager — NPI Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

Formlabs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU equity

Healthcare coverage

401K plan

Parental leave

Sabbatical leave

On-site parking

Job summary

Formlabs, a Boston-based 3D printing leader, is seeking a Global Supply Manager to partner with R&D and suppliers for new product introductions. You will manage PFEP in NPIs, negotiate contracts, and secure optimal value, quality, and risk mitigation.

The role involves coordinating with contract manufacturers to source materials on time, driving supplier performance improvements, and supporting launch readiness for design changes. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving yield improvements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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, lead negotiations, and drive 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 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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process quality planning

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Electrical)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Formlabs, a Boston-based 3D printing leader, is seeking a Global Supply Manager to partner with R&D and suppliers for new product introductions. You will manage PFEP in NPIs, negotiate contracts, and secure optimal value, quality, and risk mitigation.

The role involves coordinating with contract manufacturers to source materials on time, driving supplier performance improvements, and supporting launch readiness for design changes. Travel up to 20% is required.