Global Category Manager - Powder & Atomization
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Engineering
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Procurement / Purchasing
About Us
Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship.
Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.
About Us
Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship.
Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.
Job Purpose
The Global Category Manager (GCM) – Powder & Atomization owns the sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial execution for Vulcan Forms’ metal powder feedstock and atomization supply base — the critical raw materials that feed our additive manufacturing operations. This includes gas- and plasma-atomized metal powders across the alloy portfolio, toll atomization services, and powder-related consumables. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, this role partners directly with the Powder & Atomization pillar lead, Materials Engineering, and Quality to secure resilient supply, drive cost performance, and develop supplier capability for a rapidly scaling production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop the multi-year category strategy for metal powders (titanium, nickel-based superalloys, stainless and tool steels, aluminum, cobalt-chrome) and atomization services (gas, plasma, and related processes).
- Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for powder producers and toll atomizers, including pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times, capacity commitments, and long-term supply agreements.
- Partner with Materials Engineering and Quality on powder specifications, lot-acceptance criteria (chemistry, particle size distribution, morphology, flowability, density, interstitial content), and supplier qualification.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for powder feedstock — from demand and inventory planning through PO execution, expediting, and delivery confirmation — to ensure uninterrupted supply to production.
- Build and maintain a qualified supplier panel across primary powder producers and toll atomization providers; manage performance against cost, quality, delivery, and lot-consistency KPIs.
- Develop should-cost models and TCO frameworks for powder purchases (including $/kg drivers, alloy surcharges, and reuse economics); provide independent cost benchmarking to Engineering and Finance.
- Identify and mitigate supply risk across critical and single/sole-source alloys; maintain category risk registers and dual-source and inventory mitigation plans.
- Partner with Operations and Quality on powder reuse, reclaim, and…
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