Senior Sourcing Specialist — Complex Manufacturing

Xometry; North Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Floating holidays

Fixed holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Xometry is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage complex, non-standard orders by coordinating with suppliers, customers, engineers and cross-functional teams. You will lead technical reviews, pricing analyses and targeted recovery strategies to place high-priority projects with qualified manufacturers.

The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and cost validation, with a focus on delivering quality, cost-effective solutions while maintaining detailed case documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply-chain management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex supplier or production challenges.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under time constraints.
• Comfortable making independent decisions within defined pricing and policy parameters.
• Strong curiosity for manufacturing and desire to expand technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of advanced sourcing cases for orders that require detailed technical or pricing analysis and extended follow-up to get them placed with a production team.
• Investigate root causes preventing supplier acceptance and develop targeted recovery strategies for stalled projects.
• Review technical documentation and manufacturing drawings with our engineers, clients, or manufacturers, to validate feasibility and identify potential risks or clarifications needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineers, manual quoters, case managers, and sales to resolve technical or scheduling concerns.
• Communicate directly with both suppliers and customers to clarify requirements, negotiate terms, and align expectations.
• Maintain comprehensive case notes and documentation to ensure leadership visibility and continuity across active escalations.
• Provide informal guidance and technical support to Sourcing Coordinators, serving as a resource for more complex or unfamiliar situations.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Cost validation

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Xometry is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage complex, non-standard orders by coordinating with suppliers, customers, engineers and cross-functional teams. You will lead technical reviews, pricing analyses and targeted recovery strategies to place high-priority projects with qualified manufacturers.

The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and cost validation, with a focus on delivering quality, cost-effective solutions while maintaining detailed case documentation.