Strategic Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials

Stratasys; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys, a world leader in additive manufacturing, seeks a Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Direct Materials to guide its global direct-materials strategy and team from Eden Prairie, MN. You will partner across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to optimize cost, quality, supply continuity, and supplier performance.

You will lead negotiations, define multi-year savings plans, and build a high-performing organization that supports product roadmaps and manufacturing requirements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or related supply chain functions.
• Direct materials experience in manufacturing or hardware environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies with measurable savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead global direct-materials sourcing strategy and team.
• Develop and execute cost-reduction objectives and supplier negotiations.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other functions.
• Identify supplier consolidation, should-cost analyses, and risk mitigation.
• Drive supplier performance, continuity, and total cost of ownership improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiations

Cost savings

Team leadership

Data analysis

Job description

Stratasys, a world leader in additive manufacturing, seeks a Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Direct Materials to guide its global direct-materials strategy and team from Eden Prairie, MN. You will partner across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to optimize cost, quality, supply continuity, and supplier performance.

You will lead negotiations, define multi-year savings plans, and build a high-performing organization that supports product roadmaps and manufacturing requirements