Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Direct Materials

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Eden Prairie, MN, US

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Manufacturing & Operations

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

We are seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Direct Materials to lead our global direct-materials sourcing strategy and team. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and other production materials while delivering improvements in cost, quality, supply continuity, and supplier performance.

As a strategic leader, you will lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other business functions. You will influence product and sourcing decisions, build strong global supplier relationships, identify opportunities for cost and supply optimization, and ensure sourcing strategies support business and product objectives.

This is a highly collaborative leadership role with significant impact on our global supply chain, manufacturing performance, and long-term business strategy.

• Develop and execute the global sourcing strategy for direct materials, aligning sourcing priorities with business objectives, product roadmaps, and manufacturing requirements
• Establish and deliver annual and multi-year cost-reduction objectives through strategic sourcing, negotiations, supplier optimization, and total-cost-of-ownership initiatives
• Lead strategic negotiations and long-term supplier agreements to improve cost, quality, capacity, flexibility, and overall supplier value
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, should-cost analysis, and other cost optimization strategies
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, material availability, and other external factors that may impact cost or supply
• Report sourcing performance, savings, supplier risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing professionals responsible for direct-material categories
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, development plans, and career paths for team members
• Build sourcing capabilities, processes, tools, and best practices across the organization
• Allocate responsibilities and resources to effectively support business priorities
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team aligned with Stratasys values
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key global suppliers
• Lead executive-level supplier reviews and negotiations
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply risks, including capacity constraints, allocations,…