Sourcing Specialist: Complex Manufacturing Escalations

Xometry; Cadentown (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage complex, non-standard orders by coordinating with suppliers, customers, engineers, and internal teams. You will review technical drawings, validate feasibility, and craft targeted recovery strategies for stalled projects.

The role requires hands-on sourcing, cost analysis, GD&T reading, and strong communication. You’ll drive cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals while maintaining thorough case documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply-chain management.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• 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 requiring detailed technical or pricing analysis and extended follow-up.
• Investigate root causes preventing supplier acceptance and develop targeted recovery strategies for stalled projects.
• Review technical documentation and manufacturing drawings with 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 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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization

Manufacturing knowledge

Independent decision-making

Curiosity for manufacturing

Tools

Google Sheets and Docs

Salesforce familiarity

Job description

Xometry is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage complex, non-standard orders by coordinating with suppliers, customers, engineers, and internal teams. You will review technical drawings, validate feasibility, and craft targeted recovery strategies for stalled projects.

The role requires hands-on sourcing, cost analysis, GD&T reading, and strong communication. You’ll drive cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals while maintaining thorough case documentation.