Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Complex Manufacturing

Xometry; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry, a leader in digital manufacturing, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in the Lexington, KY area to coordinate complex orders outside standard workflows. You will review technical docs, work with engineers and suppliers, and drive cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in sourcing/procurement within manufacturing, strong data skills, and the ability to read drawings and GD&T. Hybrid work with cross-functional collaboration across design, quoting, and sales.

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

Technical reading & GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Salesforce

Job description

Xometry, a leader in digital manufacturing, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in the Lexington, KY area to coordinate complex orders outside standard workflows. You will review technical docs, work with engineers and suppliers, and drive cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in sourcing/procurement within manufacturing, strong data skills, and the ability to read drawings and GD&T. Hybrid work with cross-functional collaboration across design, quoting, and sales.