Strategic Materials Sourcing Manager

Stratasys Ltd; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys Ltd in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Commodity Manager – Materials to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct-material categories such as polymers, resins, metals, and chemicals. You will own supplier relationships, drive cost quality, and ensure supply continuity across the portfolio while advancing standardization and sustainability.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance to secure competitive, compliant sources for new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and long-term agreements, including index-based pricing and inventory programs.
• Strong cost-modeling and data-analysis skills, with knowledge of commodity indices and inventory economics.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for material categories to optimize total cost and supply continuity.
• Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP events and perform cost-driver and benchmarking analyses.
• Analyze feedstock indices, conversion costs, logistics, tariffs, supplier capacity, and market dynamics.
• Own supplier relationships through scorecards, reviews, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing mechanisms, contracts, payment terms, minimum order quantities, and lead times.
• Manage supplier and material risk including regulatory compliance and price volatility.
• Partner with Quality on supplier qualification and defect reduction.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations during NPI and lifecycle changes.
• Support specs, validation, and alternate-material development.
• Lead risk mitigation and recovery plans for shortages and disruptions.

Skills

Cost modeling

Data analysis

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP/Oracle (ERP/MRP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stratasys Ltd in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Commodity Manager – Materials to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct-material categories such as polymers, resins, metals, and chemicals. You will own supplier relationships, drive cost quality, and ensure supply continuity across the portfolio while advancing standardization and sustainability.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Finance to secure competitive, compliant sources for new