Director, Sourcing Strategy & Operations

Xometry•North Bethesda, MD

1d•$140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Xometry is seeking a Director, Sourcing Strategy & Operations to own and drive the strategic vision and execution of its US domestic sourcing team across CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, and Sheet & Tube Fabrication. Sourcing operations enable revenue and margin growth. This leader will solve complex sourcing problems in collaboration with product, engineering, pricing, operations, and sales teams, and will drive sourcing operations and process transformation in support of Xometry’s custom manufacturing marketplace. The role operates at the intersection of technology, manufacturing, and marketplace dynamics, with a focus on delivering value to buyers and suppliers. The Director will lead a team of more than 20 sourcing specialists and managers, set and monitor operational KPIs, improve sourcing workflows, and define technology and operations strategies across manufacturing verticals. The position also partners with technology teams to improve AI-powered matching, supports pricing and partner strategies to improve gross margins and performance, evaluates partner capabilities across geographies, and leads cross-functional initiatives that support marketplace growth. The estimated base salary range for new hires is $140,000–$175,000 annually, plus bonus, depending on job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. Xometry offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain management, or marketplace operations, with exposure to technology implementation.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, and industry dynamics.
Experience leveraging data analytics and AI to drive strategic business decisions.
Demonstrated success working across organizations to implement complex initiatives.
Ability to create and articulate long-term strategies while delivering short-term results.

Nice To Haves

Consulting experience is preferred.
MBA or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of more than 20 sourcing specialists and managers to achieve sourcing margin and efficiency targets.
Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes by defining and monitoring KPIs across the order placement-to-delivery funnel.
Assess sourcing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and redesign processes for efficiency.
Define and execute technology and operations strategies for sourcing to drive growth and profitability across manufacturing verticals.
Benchmark sourcing operations against industry best practices and drive improvements through a multi-year roadmap.
Collaborate with technology teams to enhance AI-powered matching algorithms, optimize sourcing cost and supplier selection, and improve acceptance rates and margin performance.
Provide input to pricing, partner, and category teams on strategies and operational improvements to enhance gross margins and partner performance.
Evaluate partner performance across partners and geographies to inform sourcing strategy and address customer needs for capability, geography, and price point.
Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, and operations teams to project-manage and implement initiatives that drive marketplace growth.